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Jonathan dares not come to my church – Bakare

January 19, 2013 by KUNLE ADEYEMI and ADEOLA BALOGUN

Pastor Tunde Bakare | credits: Odutayo Odusanya

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly and former running mate of Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in the last presidential election, speaks with KUNLE ADEYEMI and ADEOLA BALOGUN on some burning national issues

One year after the fuel subsidy protests, when you look back, would you say the protests achieved their goals?

When there are clear goals and objectives for any movement or protest, then you have the opportunity of judging whether those goals are attained or accomplished. We didn’t just rush out; if you recall, the increase in petrol pump price took place on January 1, 2012. Like a sadist, the President gave us a cause to be sorrowful on the first day of the year; even those who didn’t even have vehicles of their own and had to pay through their noses to move from one place to the other. The Save Nigeria Group sat down to analyse the situation and joined the protest in Ojota with its allies. There were pockets of protests here and there; there was a general strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress; then we sat down and set the objectives clearly: that the increase in pump price was not our problem but corruption. We said the time had come for us to educate and enlighten our citizens and unblock their minds as to the root cause of the continuous increase in petrol pump price all the time and the affliction and oppression inflicted on the people of this country. That’s why we came out with the watchword, “Kill Corruption and not Nigerians.” And I leave it to you as journalists to see whether or not we accomplished our objectives because immediately we began to hammer that, probe after probe, live on television came out. There is no Nigerian anywhere in this country and in the Diaspora that does not know that filthiness is in our garments. Corruption is the bane and we have unmasked the masquerade.

It was alleged that you led the protest because your party lost the election to the President’s party.

You cannot tell clueless people not to reason wrongly. Did all the people who participated in that protest run for an election? All the musicians that came there, all the artistes that came there without taking a penny from us, did they run for any election? And even if you are going to judge me that it was because you rigged an election that you said we lost, that led to the protest, did I ask you to increase the pump price? And if you are to judge me, judge me by my overall character; did I stand for you when you were being oppressed, Mr. President? Was I a politician when we led and took to the streets in Abuja and Lagos where we stood against every form of oppression and injustice because injustice to one is injustice to all? Were we sponsored by politicians when we took to the streets in January, 2010 after the prolonged illness of (Umaru) Yar’Adua? You can’t help people who don’t engage their brain to think; they are entitled to their opinion. But let me tell you the truth, there was no political motivation of any kind to that protest. We rose to protest an injustice being meted out to a people deserving not only respect, but those whose welfare should be the primary concern of a good government. Everybody is aware now that somebody is watching somebody. With all the exposure of corruption in high places, everyone is careful and they are so scared. In spite of threatening to increase the price of PMS, they couldn’t, although they are doing it illegally by allowing people to sell at any price they like. But it is still illegal and that is why I dared them three days ago to come out and increase the petrol price without cushioning the effect and providing alternative for the people. They will know that it is for the dog to wag the tail, not the tail to wag the dog; people will tell them enough is enough.

Don’t you think that 2015 is still far away for campaigning to have started?

They have signalled the campaign by going to kneel down before Pastor Adeboye (General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God). See, I am not saying that pastors should not pray for presidents, that man was representing an office; a whole nation crumbling before men of God because of political advantage they think they can get. And if the prayer will bail him out, let us wait and see. The truth is who is preparing for 2015, which faction of the PDP? Is it the (Olusegun) Obasanjo faction? Or IBB faction? Or Jonathan faction? The governors’ faction? Because PDP is a house divided against itself; it’s a chicken that has begun to eat its own intestines. By going to kneel down in the open before the pastor, the man (Jonathan) did not even recognise the dignity of his office. If it were a private thing, it is okay for you to crawl or kneel but it is a whole nation. That office has been diminished by a man who does not know the worth of it and does not deserve to stay there for one more day.

What then should be the role of religious leaders like you in the affairs of the nation?

I am not a religious leader. I don’t believe in religion; religion is deadly. Jesus Christ did not start a religion here. He began a relationship with God. Let’s separate the two. Religious leaders don’t think any more, they lose their brain. Paul said, I speak the words of truth and reason. What is the impact of the church in this country other than to pray for men who have stolen the treasury and wealth of the nation and coming back to give us different kinds of gifts; giving us jets and all kinds of things that will silence us so that we cannot speak the truth to power? I know the church that Jesus Christ is building will continue to wax stronger but this synagogue of Satan will fold up soon. I hate religion with passion.

How will you assess the Jonathan administration so far?

Under Jonathan’s leadership, Nigeria as a whole has become a titanic ship on sail to hit the iceberg and sink. Right-thinking people must rise to rescue the helm of that ship from his (Jonathan’s) hand before he wrecks the entire nation. We have promoted men who have no mental capacity to do what we ask them to do. At a meeting we had on Monday to mark the anniversary of the protest, the Chairman of Punch Editorial Board brought this to my consciousness by describing leadership of Nigeria as inept. He said we have put men who have been promoted beyond their mental capacity in position. That is our problem.

Many people believe that the PDP has become an albatross to Nigerians and that is why there is a clamour for an alliance among the opposition parties in order to wrest power from the ruling party. What do you think has been hampering such alliance?

You have put me on the spot and I will only be truthful. In order to steer the ship of Nigeria aright, there must be a handshake across the Niger; between the North and the South. But it must be of like minds; the best of the North and the best of the South. How that will take place is a function of many factors. An alliance is not the way forward. In a presidential system of government, there is no opposition; it’s winner takes all. If the party in power has a majority in the National Assembly, they don’t need anybody. That is the weakness of the presidential system of government. Each time they talk of opposition, I think we are so much inundated by our past experience with the parliamentary system where the prime minister can be removed from the parliament and nothing will happen because the system allows it. But the presidential system does not brook any opposition, except only when they don’t have the majority. I think the way forward is a merger of all the so-called opposition parties especially the Action Congress of Nigeria, All Nigeria Peoples Party and the Congress for Progressive Change. But I realised recently when the ACN said PDP is a party of rogues and thieves and criminals, the PDP replied that there are more criminals in the ACN than the PDP and there was no response thereafter. I read all that in the newspapers. If there is going to be a merger, between who and who-between rogues and criminals? Can light and darkness co-exist? Let’s pray that men and women of goodwill will rise and do the needful. However, having said all that, I am of the firm belief and conviction that there will be no election in 2015. I am of the firm belief that this house of cards will collapse before 2015. As it is now, what we have does not have what it takes to drag Nigeria along; and anything can happen anytime from now. And I pray that it would be what would be for the benefit of the entire nation. Each time we have spoken that way, some have thought we are calling for the military to take over. What did the military do for the nation before? Don’t let me be misunderstood, except we have a kind of Jehu revolution, where the worshippers of bell and the worshippers of the altar of greed are all dealt with as it happened in Ghana. Then, there may be some hope there. Our people may revolt, which can happen so unexpectedly. Remember what happened when the Shah of Iran ran away from that country and the Arab Spring? It would be worse here because they have pushed people beyond limit. Look at the level of insecurity, daylight robbery; you are coming out of the church and they are pointing a gun at you. North is not safe, there is Boko Haram; South-East is not safe, there is kidnapping; South is not safe, there is pipeline vandalism. And fire is now ravaging everywhere. People have been pushed beyond limit and there may be a people’s revolt. Beyond this, there is God almighty, who may say the cries of the people have come up to Him, enough is enough.

When you as a man of God says there will be no election in 2015, is that as a result of a vision or what?

Leave that to me but by the time this nation is 100 years old in 2014, God will answer the prayer of the people of God and there will be a new beginning. The madness that is going on everywhere now is that God is hardening the heart of Pharaoh.

The President warned a few days ago against statements that could destabilise the country such as this.

Is the nation not destabilised already? What have we said that will destabilise the country? Let’s call a spade a spade and not an agricultural implement.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo also warned against a revolution recently going by the way things are going…

He said the truth but he would be the first victim that it would consume because he caused the problem; by forcing the weak and the sick on the nation. A few days ago, Adamu Ciroma came out to say that Obasanjo knew that the late Umaru Yar’Adua was sick. Just wait, the result is about to happen. He did that as a way of revenging on Nigeria for the collapse of his third term agenda but Obasanjo will be the first victim of the revolution. I presented a lecture on Sunday that Obasanjo had the greatest opportunity to put Nigeria in proper shape and to leave a legacy for generations unborn. But he chose not to do that. I had the privilege of launching a book in honour of a venerable man, Chief Akin Olugbade, an Owu, to mark his centenary birthday if he were alive. I said Owu as a kingdom had produced angels in human flesh like the late Akin Olugbade, whose generosity and philanthropy benefitted a person like me. I went there to say that this is a return on investment and I gave the little that I had. If Obasanjo dares, let both of us walk through Itoku Market in Abeokuta even as an Owu man without any aide, or the streets of Sokoto among the almajiris. That is why I told them that Owu kingdom has produced angels and demons such as Obasanjo, who incidentally is called Ebora Owu. Ebora means demon and demons are to be exorcised. Our job is to cast out demons of Owu and that we would do by God’s grace.

How do you see the rift between Obasanjo and Jonathan; probably Obasanjo has realised his mistakes and now thinks it is better to fight on the side of the people?

Obasanjo does not realise anything. I think Jonathan has surpassed him in misgovernance and he is frightened. It is only a thief that knows the footprint of another thief on a rock. How did he come by his big house? How much was Obasanjo worth when he left the prison, how much is he worth now? How did he come about his big investments? How much was he paid as President of Nigeria. Let him explain. What we have is a government of crooks by crooks.

In the last election, you tried politics. What should we expect now?

I didn’t try politics. I was invited to assist a person whom I thought was a honest man and would be surrounded by good people and then we would fight corruption. That was the only reason. I was a running mate; I wasn’t a member of any party. I was invited but I am back in my element to keep doing what I am doing. That ended there; if the opportunity comes to serve my country in any capacity, I will but I am not forming any party.

What did you see in Maj.-Gen.Mohammadu Buhari before you joined him?

His integrity and his anti-corruption stance stood him out. He is the only head of state alive who made the public statement that in his entire public service career, as a governor, as a commissioner (now minister), as a commandant of different army formations and as a head of state, he never touched one penny in the public treasury; that he can account for everything God has given him. His mother’s house was built through a loan both in Daura and in Kaduna. The one in Lagos, he had to sell to fund the one he took a loan to build in Abuja because he didn’t know how to steal. He is very forthright and honest; that’s all I saw and if we can surround such a man with people who have the capability and the capacity to run the state and the treasury is safe and there is no more stealing and Nigeria is no longer haemorrhaging, we can salvage it. That was why we assembled a change team that we thought would be allowed but they rigged the election.

Some people believe that if somebody like you becomes the President of Nigeria, there will be more evidence of despotic actions in governance. How would you react to this?

The only way to judge that is to come to a church I have headed for more than 20 years and see whether there is any evidence of despotism. Then you come to my house and see my wife and children to see if there is an evidence of despotic actions. I am not a despot and in fact, how can you be a despot in a democratic setting? Don’t forget I am a trained lawyer; I would not violate the rule of law. No true leader should be a despot.

Apart from corruption, security is another challenge facing the country and the Presidency has had to change the head of police several times because of this. So far, how would you assess the present IG, Muhammed Abubakar?

There is nobody you put there who can accomplish anything about insecurity because the fish starts smelling from the head. If you say corruption is not the problem, what leads to insecurity if not corruption? The IG can give orders but the men at the toll gates and roadblocks are there to perpetuate corruption. Corruption and violence are Siamese twins and in Genesis, God said He was grieved in His heart that He created man, that the earth was corrupt and there was violence everywhere. You can’t find corruption and not see violence. I do not approve of what Boko Haram is doing but if you grant amnesty to those who were vandalising the pipelines because of fighting for what they claimed was legitimately theirs, and Boko Haram are saying their governors are not taking care of them, who are you to judge them? Why have they not been able to fix the problem?

But it has always been argued that Boko Haram is faceless and so it would be difficult to engage its elements…

Boko Haram faceless and yet Obasanjo met with them? I don’t know them but the President of Nigeria said Boko Haram members were in his cabinet. Who are those he alleged were in his cabinet, are they ghosts? What led to the removal of the late Gen. (Andrew) Azazi as National Security Adviser? They are totally insincere. There is PDP Boko Haram. Let them not fool you. They arrested some people in Jos and elsewhere, why have they not been able to prosecute anyone with all the arrests? Do you think it is the Boko Haram that started in the Borno area that are the ones planting sophisticated bombs everywhere now? Please let’s think; there is security Boko Haram, there is political Boko Haram and there is criminal Boko Haram.

Recently the government came out to say electricity has improved a bit but the way you are talking, it’s like it has not done anything.

If a man told me a lie yesterday and I believed him but it turned out to be false; and he told me a lie a day before, how long am I to continue to believe him? Nigerians have been told of improved electricity in recent months but how many parts of the country have you travelled to? They are putting electricity where you make noise so that you don’t bother them. I still burn diesel in my house everyday up till now and my budget for diesel both in the church and in my house has increased with all the noise they are making. And by the way, how much have they invested in electricity generation and how much electricity have they produced?

But the government has been trying to put electricity generation into private hands for improvement.

I have had the opportunity of living in both Britain and America for six years each and I never met the electricity officials. All I had to do was to pay my bills; that was all. All the privatisation noise they are making is fraught with deep-seated corruption. They sell everything to themselves. They have been mentioning privatisation when I was still in my mother’s womb. Once upon a time, there was ECN and there was stable electricity. They are insincere and they sell everything to themselves.

How do you see the politicking involved in the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project, where a lot of lives have been lost? Soon after the contract was withdrawn from Dr.Wale Babalakin, he was arrested for alleged money laundering.

Evil is self-destruct. That’s all I see there. If Babalakin is being tried for something, the question is, is it true? If it is false, then the trial will fall on its face. I have told you that it is only the thief that knows how to trace the footsteps of another on a rock. They know what they are doing. If you remain in our camp and you don’t attack us, you remain our friend. Babalakin used to be the solicitor for Obasanjo, have they fallen out? Was there anything between Babalakin and the minister and is there a fall out? But the truth is, can they come and revoke a contract that I have not seen or can they come and charge me for money laundering? My accounts are in the open and if you access them, you will see that it has been regular. And every business I have done, I have gone to the banks for legitimate loans and I have paid back those loans. If you have done no evil, you need not fear no evil. So, if Babalakin has done no evil, no evil will befall him. But if he has done it, then let him find a way of reaching out to them before they wreck him completely because they are vicious. What is going on on that road is the failure of the entire nation. Leadership has failed Nigerians. That is the main road that connects the South and the North and any serious government should have done something about it. I am aware that the South-West governors showed an interest and met with the President but I don’t know why they were not allowed to do it. There is more to it than we ordinary citizens know.

As kinsmen, people would expect a kind of rapport between you and Obasanjo but you are one of his critics. Is there something personal?

Apart from answering questions about him in interviews, I don’t think or talk about him at all because he does not even occur in my thinking. If Obasanjo is my kinsman, does it mean that if he does evil, I should keep quiet? I have no personal hatred for him. Let me tell you something, I don’t know whether he knows but I am saying the truth and it can be verified. When he was in prison, one of the pastors that went to minister to him, I sent him. He was a member of our network. When he was in prison, two of his children were brought here because their school fees could not be paid by one of his wives, I paid the fees. I have nothing against him.

On a personal note, do you at times regret leaving the pulpit and venturing into politics?

Look at me, as the Lord lives and when the opportunity presents itself, because of my interest in an orderly society, I will do it again. I have no regret. When good men leave politics alone, evil men will continue to traumatise the nation. And by the way, I never left the pulpit, in all the months of electioneering, I was absent in church only one Sunday because it caught up with me in Borno and I couldn’t get back. Gen. Buhari knew that by Friday night, or latest Saturday morning, I must be back in Lagos to feed the flock.

Supposing the President chooses to come and fellowship at your church, what would you do?

Let him try it. Jonathan dares not and if he does, he will sit at the back.

What is the Nigeria of your dream?

The Nigeria that works in my lifetime, that is the Nigeria of my dream. My ears have heard about this great nation, my eyes will see it in my own lifetime. I am not an ambitious person and that is why I can come back here.

This man, dubbed a pastor, run a KALAKUTA SHOW OR SHRINE where his followers goes to listen to YABIS.
How many souls has he won for christ?
Has any healing take place in his KALAKUTA REPUBLIC?
Never quotes verses from the bible, but yabs, yabs, yabs and yabs.

ekpalek Umana

This kind of narrow mindedness has lived with people of your kind from onset, even from the days of John the baptist… Gani Fahwhemi (may his gentle soul rest in peace) volunteered to redeem this nation, and sacrificed even his life and all he got from people like you was negative response, apart from others, and even in poverty that you have lived all your life, still continue to indirectly encourage murderers, thieves, looters, insensitive demonic possessed idiots to impose themselves. People like you are celebrating south Africa and even Ghana, not caring to find out that it took someone with a revolutionary tendency to rescue those nations, that for Nigeria to be redeemed from the hands of the demons, requires people like Bakare… God and hide your face in shame

Gideon Orkar

This man used to be a mooslem so not surprised that he prefers the GOC of Boko Haram another mooslem extremist. He is the Boko Haram Pastor now

waleyemi

You said it all. Nigeria needs many of Bakare to be saved. Who will listen to poor men like many of us.

http://gmail kingsley

Bakare is a religious politician he is very very independent minded and ilike him for dat but his only set back is dat he is a yoruba with a facial trade mark to show for it as a result d trecherous blood of dat race has not been purged from his blood so when he insults or try to undermine d president he is only in his element as an odua son afterall yorubas did it to abiola,shonekan whom dey called lame dock and even yoruba demi god awo whom akintola obj and abiola undermined and betrayed at different times.no matter d hieght of education ,a yoruba can nort be redeemed from a flipant tongue and a cancerous mouth .

Orngu

God bless you Umana for being realistic; your comment should silence those that cannot think or see the corruption being perpetuated by leaders in the land.

YES

Bakare just talk for the sake of talking.

Mad man he is

Ade Ojo

Kilimanjaro or what are you called? Is this what you have to say after reading this interview?. it is a pity. It is either you are part of the Nigeria thieves or their beneficicary.

ONELGA 1

Young man dont deceive your self, Bakare is the biggest thief Nigeria will ever produce as a Vice President.
How does he use the offering money? How is the welfare of his member? Are you telling me that Pastors does not respect leaders? Was that what the Bible says?
This man does not behave like a resemblance of a man of God.
I tell You Bakare, Stop insulting the President of Nigeria!!!

Kristy Johnson

Look at the way he is referring to a place of worship “my church’ am sorry for his followers.
If care is not taken, this pastor will die of heart attack soon.

Dare

With the greatest of respect, it is better not to take the phrase “my Church” out of context. He is the physical leader of the church and he can refer to it as “my church”, just as church goers refers to the church they worship as “my church”.. So what is wrong in him saying “my church”? I have a similar problem when I came to UK, I could not call my team, “my team” but over time I realise that it is not humility it is stupid. They are my team and I should be proud and bold to refer to them alike. This does not mean that I don’t appreciate that all is by God’s grace.

abiodun johnson

@Killimanjaro,
You know, some fetus were supposed to be aborted before birth, I only blame your innocent mother for doubting her conscience to give birth to a nitwit.

reuben

Abortion is a sin against God. i am shocked to hear a pastor say the president knelt before a man(he knelt before God).the question i want to ask is if the Pastor Bakare saw Obasanjo (in a dream),would he not pray for him? what is his message?after a sermon,how many people are drawn to Christ?

6696

Sir, have u bn to his church before? Did u actually read tru d entire interview? I live u to answer the question. I encourage u to leave ur base in London and return to Nigeria so that u can remember what turns on his passion.

heavy

HOW COME THE MOST DEMENTED OF TROLL LIKE ”KILLIMANJARO/LONDON COMMENT ON THIS SITE?? SOUNDS LIKE TOO MANY JUNKIES ARE NOW INVADING PUNCH.

omobabaolowo

YOU SEEM TO BE A DAFT. DO YOU NEED TO HEAL TO BECOME A MAN OF GOD? ‘GOD HAS NO RELIGION’ WE ALL ASSEMBLES TO PRAISES HIM WITH THE WAY WE KNOW AND SOME OPPORTUNIST HAS TURN THAT INTO MONEY MAKING VENTURES. CALL PASTOR BAKARE A YABIS OR WHATEVER, I BELIEVE HE SAYS HIS MIND OPENLY WITHOUT ENIMITY TO ANYONE.

Rev. Fr. Nnaemeka Onyeukaziri

Killimanjaro, let’s try to be objective in our evaluation of persons and things. I think you failed in some areas Bakare fails, which is control passion in order to be objective. He quoted Genesis 6:3-5, when he said God regreted creating man due to man’s wickedness.

Na today?

Mr. Killimanjaro or whatever you call yourself…I really wonder why you cannot use your brain that is if you have any at all. I wonder if they still make people like you. If you have nothing to contribute, just shut your stinky mouth.

muyee

Kiliman or whatever you claim to be, you seem myopic about realities in Nigeria. Have you attended his church yet to knw hw many souls he has so far won for God? This man, Bakare is living here in Nigeria and he speaks the mind of over 70%, so if you are not a Nigerian maybe you come over to witness realities and stop staying from afar to criticize what the man is saying.

Leke Akindele

Pastor Tunde Bakare is no doubt one of the irrepressible clergyman in Nigeria. I admire and salute his courage and tenacity of purpose. He is a patriot.

bosman

God bless u bro…u are using ur brain!

Oladee

so what does sitting at the back mean ? Is that reseved fpr your opponents?

Robert Nwachukwu

That he will be treated like an ordinary person.

Missime

Robert so baker treat his followers as ordinary people? Grow up, I assure u that what balata is claiming is not what he will be when he gets on that sit, give me a brake.

Gankpang

Ask him for me ooooo! Christ never relegated anyone to the back, instead he called them to come to him.

bayo

its not a way of relegating him… is a way of telling him dat president or no president we are all equal compare to wen the whole front seat in a church will be made available to ebora owu… even he will go up to the pulpit to preach his demonic gospel according to corruption

Abioko UG

GEJ will not come 2 ur maighty & no 1 church in the world but Buhari(Boko Haram),IBB,OBJ,Otedollar,Faruk etc are all welcome 2 ur church.Sorry man of God u 4got that he doesn’t give a dame.

OPTIMISTICMAN

My friend, you don’t get what the pastor is saying. He is simply telling little brains like you that Jonathan is incompetent and incapable of leading Nigeria to the promised land. He simply does not know what is going on in his administration. Corruption, nepotism, insecurity, murder etc are there for everybody, including your little brain to see. A president who does not understand that corruption can impair development in a country should go back to school to understand the meaning of corruption.

Gankpang

He is not happy that the President did not come to kneel down infront of him in ‘his church’.

Ak47

I think Bakare is gradually missing from the track. Even in the Bible it is said that people should respect constituted authority . Since I was a child, Bakare has been in the habit of a bussing and insulting any nigeria leader while many other preachers fine a more responsible way of advising the leaders. What make him think he is the mr Right of the federal Republic of Nigeria. Or is he still nursing the pains of not being a Vice President ? Rational critics would always say where the Ringim got it right and where it got it wrong. How comes that in Bakare case everything is always wrong.? May God deliver him

bakassi

You associate Buhari with Boko Haram because you are ill-informed. Let me inform you, Buhari lives in Katsina and there is no single Boko Haram issue there. It all started in Maiduguri in Burno State. Buhari remains the most patriotic millitary leader alive today. Your criminal sentiments can not change that. Even the American President Barak Obama knows and respects General Buhari. I challenge you to show Nigerians any criminal act of General Buhari. Buhari is the reason good Nigerians have hope. When God allow you to meet him in person you will know he is CLEAN. Buhari moves freely anywhere in Nigeria, he is so humble he joined fuel queue to fuel a car he was driving and ordinary Nigerians said no! General today you must not join a queue, but the General insisted . He even queues up to make photocopies! This General had the opportunity to steal but he didn’t, rether than thank him for not stealing our money as we see GEJ and Co doing now we insult him. God will judge. I will vote Buhari if he stands for ellection a hundred times. What is your own contribution to Nigeria apart from supporting criminals.

gant

good one,

Gankpang

What about the 27 diplomatic bags of the 1970s when he was the federal minister of oil?

xray

my broda bakassi. i have on several occassions had to fight both in Lagos and in Abuja and even with Hausas becos of this great man called Buhari. I have never met him personally but believe you me that will be the greatest day and moment in my life. I am from the SE part of this Nation but when i remember that Nigeria has a solution in Buhari I weep for this country. Rather the press through the amalgamation of the so called Political criminals in Nigeria present him as a religious bigot and a Boko member which they know that an elderstatesman, respected officer, disciplined and a non thief like Buhari cannot and can never be associated with. I have all thru my voting age been casting my votes for him becos i believe in him. I recall in my ward in the last Yardua elections where he got one vote in my polling booth at Lekki (Osapa) and i made sure i protected it and was fulfilled. Everyone there saw me as bn insane but rather i pitied them becos it appeared i was the only one that had the great interest of this nation at heart. I do not belong to any political party but persons who i believe can atleast show mercy to the dying citizens of Nigeria. Dont get me right , i am not saying that Buhari will solve all the problems of Nigeria but i strongly believe that he will appoint like minds into positions that will set up institutions and as such will fight and reduce corruption in this country which will serve as a springboard for a better future Nigeria where our children would enjoy what these criminals enjoyed during their time. May God open our eyes to know the truth.xray

Udoabasi

You are wrong. Buhari lives in Kaduna except he has now fled Kaduna so that he will not tied to Boko Haram

Nick

JONATHAN IS A CRIMINAL. SIMPLE

confusion247

@Nick…..And you are a saint?

1oracle

@confusion247, Nick is also a criminal or may be a better or bigger criminal. Remember oly a NINJA can know and see a NINJA.

olu

Pastor Barkara, he need to be born again, president Jonathan is a mare man before a president. Do your Baraka better that president Jonathan bow before an image ? He knelt down to a God representative. And he is not ashame of His God. Why would he come to your Church? Your church is yours and not Gods. Who are you to question anybodies motives and Beliefs? Pls behave yourself and stop talking religions and jump in to political arena . Enough of your insults. We know you are trying stop insulting the president please.

joe

This pastor sound too primitve. I can.t even use the word pastor to describe him because his utterances sound evil. How can a so called pastor say that a President of the country cannot come to his church. The separation of religion and power is what he has to learn. Whatever your problem with Jonathan is political and not religious. You folks in Nigeria should learn the western strategy in dealing with political matters.

olus

My brother pls am sorry go and learn the use of english words very well, when someone said you dares not come, simples means the truth u will hear about his manner of evil will not allow him to come, he did not say jonathan should not come ok.

Esther Anidja

Brother Joe thank you for your comment. Papa Adeboye is a man of God The President is respecting the God that is working through this man. Jonathan will not go to Bakare’s church because the church belongs to him but He the President will go to the church of Christ.

Judgement is for sure

@ Olu, well said but will u expect Oni of Ife or Alaafin of Oyo to do the same? The queen is the spiritual head of UK, infact David Cameroon is like a grand son (in age) to the queen but Cameroon will never kneel in front of the queen of Bishop of Canterbury for prayer. We are not talking of pride, but the sacredness of Jonathan position, which he has invariably turned to something else. He can go to the church and kneel down to pray at his seat but not openly under any earthly man, yes not under any earthly man! Is RCCG under Nigeria or Nigeria under RCCG? Common use your head

abiodun johnson

Only a man with head can relate to “common use of head”, what we have in aso rock doesn’t have a head.

Nikome

You are very shallow in your thinking. Interestingly you carry a candle light and you cannot see what the person under a flood light is seeing. If Nigerians had not voted GEJ could he had become President? What does it mean to kneel down? When he took oath of office, he was simply kneeling down! “By going to kneel down in the open before the pastor, the man (Jonathan) did not even recognise the dignity of his office” Bro Tunde Bakare has joined in the same vein what Micha told King David. Let us be careful.

Prince T

But the queen will knell before the bishop to be installed

Judgement Day

@ Olu, well said but will u expect Oni of Ife or Alaafin of Oyo to do the same? The queen is the spiritual head of UK, infact David Cameroon is like a grand son (in age) to the queen but Cameroon will never kneel in front of the queen of Bishop of Canterbury for prayer. We are not talking of pride, but the sacredness of Jonathan position, which he has invariably turned to something else. He can go to the church and kneel down to pray at his seat but not openly under any earthly man, yes not under any earthly man! Is RCCG under Nigeria or Nigeria under RCCG? Common use your head

Ade

Shameful OLU..it is Bakare not Barkara, He is soppose to be the President of a Nation called Nigeria…True Leaders don’t do that, only hipocrites like most of us that hide under the cover of God this God that but perpetrate all manners of evil from your Man that deem it fit to go knee down but can’t be upright to reveal his assets to the Nation? what manner of a believer yeah.

Gankpang

Thank you my brother. The arrogance of some of this guys.

heavy

OLU- FORGET STORY!!! HE ONLY DID THAT TO IMPRESS SANCTIMONIOUS IDIOTS LIKE YOU. THE PRESIDENT KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE’S DOING, HE’S A DECEPTIVE GENIUS CAPABLE OF DECEIVING A GHOST, AND MOST OF YOU PEOPLE SEE HIM AS ”MR HUMBLE” FOR THAT, I GUESS IS REALLY WORKING FOR HIM.

Hassan

BAkARE IS LUNATIC AND PEOPLE WILL SOON DISCOVER THAT

sky fortunes

how can a man who claimed to be a pastor determine who can come to his church( his church) i thought churches are suppose to belong to the believers where everyone is welcome…politic has blind folded this man that he forgot his first mission which is to save all soul…hear him meber of his church, barake is claiming ownership of where you worship

abiodun johnson

@sky fortunes,
You are very stupid, you have just revealed yourself, you just posted as “OLU” to deceive the Yoruba, and I know so because you have just referred to Bakare as Barake, same as “Olu”, you are a dumb ass creek monkey, but you know like they say, Yoruba are smarter than you, and I’ve just shown you why.

http://Amazon.com John Audu

That is the point my friend. It is Church of Christ or Church of Bakare?

Daani

He has every right to say whatever he wants to say about Goodluck Jonathan… Other men of God are afraid to say the truth, he is not… Kudos to him

Daani

He ahs the right to say anything about Goodluck Jonathan.. Other men of God dont say the truth because of what they stand to gain from the govt but Bakare is not… Kudos to Bakare; the truth must be said

Wisdom Tokaze

But sometimes he talks rubbish

canada boss

this man talks too much…

Ade

Because the truth is hard for folks like you to digest?. what is talking too much when a Nation is failing?

Wisdom Tokaze

You are Correct my brother

ADAUGO OGBU

Yeye. No mind am. Bakare should go to hell. He is not a man of his words.

Revelation

J E S U S is coming very SOON.

Taiwo

You have indeed tainted your garment with dirty politics.You nuisance value is soaring at a legendary rate.The quality of you church members is coming to question.You have never seen anything good in GEJ and this country called Nigeria.GEJ,ironically,needs to visit your church to hear what your preach on pupit,Hugwashes!!M

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J E S U S is coming SOON.

Segun Emmanuel

“By going to kneel down in the open before the pastor, the man (Jonathan) did not even recognise the dignity of his office. If it were a private thing, it is okay for you to crawl or kneel but it is a whole nation. That office has been diminished by a man who does not know the worth of it and does not deserve to stay there for one more day”.
Pastor Bakare, this reminds me of d story of King David and his wife, Michal, the daughter of Saul. In glorifying God goodness, King David danced as an ordinary man but d wife detested him for that. (2 Sam 6: 20-23). What is d office of president of nigeria that cannot be humbled in the presence of God? Presidents Yar’Ardua, Washington, J.F.Kennedy, etc were great men, where are they today?
Sir, kindly do not take politics too far to d extent of telling a president not to kneel down for prayers again. I pray that God’s anointing on u wil increase daily and that u shal be a vessel of honour to God Almighty.

Judgement Day

Did David knelt in front of Nathan when Nathan came to deliver God’s wrath to David the King? Why not use your common sense? Ask yourself? Is Jonathan sincere with his so called kneeling before a man of God or he is just using that as a political publicity. That is the problem we are facing in the country. We are hooked and bamboozled by these so called men of God and despite our sufferings, the very first thing we asked ourselves is that in as much as our GOs have not said that we should come out to protest, then God is with such regime, but I tell you, God’s judgement is coming soon on those who knows the truth and refused to say the truth

OPTIMISTICMAN

My brother, don’t mind these lazy brains. God cannot run the administration for Jonathan, if he likes let him kneel down everyday before the so called men of God. The truth is that Jonathan is incompetent and is presiding over corruption filled administration. He does not have the liver to confront the corrupt individuals in his administration and party because he is more interested in continuing in office come 2015. Hear him asking people to change their mind and stop corruption. Who will listen to this kind of lazy brain’s talk. Rather than confront corruption he is busy kneeling before hungry pastors, thinking God would come down and fight corruption for him. He is a joker.

paul ugburo

My President pls next year stand up for your prayers and then dance king David’s dance in thanksgiving so that your critics would do the same

Otito

Take it or leave it.Tunde Bakare is a honest man.Nigerians must start using their brains.Else,we would never see the difference between GEJ and Buhari.

Ade

Thank you Otito

bakassi

Thank you comrade. Nigerians must know that the only major difference between General Buhari and GEJ is the high-level of honesty and sincerity of purpose which Buhari possesses and GEJ lacks. Folks think well ! It is not a rocket science! It is simply logic and history.

Habibat

Very correct Otiti

shaky

otito not otiti

Osiibisa

What manner of man is this Bakare? A Politician or a servant of God, whose work is to draw men to the Kingdom? Your guess is as good as mine! Imagine a ‘man’ of God challenging a President for bowing before a servant of God, and a representative of the throne of Heaven. Is it still in doubt who this man serves? What an unGodly ‘man’ of God.

usi osabuohien

This so call pastor Bakare is nothing but atalkative , who has no respect for himself and the rest of the nation, they beter send to Aro or Useu psycratric hospital befor is too late.

Peace Okhaso

He had spoken well and meant well for our country. But one area he missed it was if he had the opportunity, he would make the President to sit at the back. As a minister of God, he had been warned not to judge anyone as God alone sees the heart.

Micah

Means no preferential treatment for him. Dats a phrase..dhoor

AJIBOLA OLADIIPO

The church is not yours SIR!

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Afam

Pastor Bakare now i know what you have against GEJ,so it was because he has not come to your church? wow i think politics has eaten deep inside your church.please please spare us the trash and mind your own business.This your statement just showed the kind of vice president you would have been if your party is in power.you would have demolished all your opponents and churches just because they did not agree with your view..doomed pastor.

Osubor Greg

Dear Pastor Bakare, Please be very careful with your words, never allow politics into the church. Remember that the church is not just for the “holy’ maybe like you but for all and saving of souls for the kingdom. I wonder what qualifies you to be in the church and a pastor for that matter that disqualifies President Jonathan from entering the church. Is he a demon or anti-Christ? Again you said that he kneeling down in the church before God and a true pastor was a disgrace. I wonder if a president is anything without God that you consider a president a disgrace and let down for bowing to his creator and maker. Sir, with all due respect please focus on reconciling souls to God and you making heaven rather than saying things that will make the “world” and not God praise you. I say this before you are a pastor. God help us. .

acecool

when did speaking truth to power become noise making?may god save us from been a flock of docile mediocres.

Duke

God will continue to bless, guard and lead you in your struggle to save us, the 99%. Amen

mike

Is this a pastor or a political raster . You are showing bad example for Nigerian youth. Bakare you are after money and not church. You use Public fund you stole to start your church… Backed up by Looters who supports you.. If you cant respect your President , you cant be president . Its because we don’t have respect for Our Leader and Nation that is why Our country is falling apart.

Engr Ola

Mike, who told you he used public money to start “his” church? sometimes, we give to support men of GOD in the ministry. People should stop complaining when the men of GOD are doing well. They have been a blessing to us. I’m only not happy that Pastor Bakare is sinfully full of hatred for GEJ just because of Politics. If he means well, he should respect the president and advice him with love and respect. GOD chooses leaders whether good or bad. GEJ is also chosen by GOD as Nigeria’s leader. t wasnt also wrong for a mere mortal GEJ to kneel before GOD in the church. He didnt kneel before Pastor Adeboye as some people blindly think..

Eyo Ita

Pastor Bakare, may the good Lord give you the strength. Amen.

Only you and Falana remain for us the oppressed. They killed Gani through frequent detentions. And they think they won’t die.£

Eyo Ita

@ Mike

Must the President go and kneel down in the market place for prayers. Get a life please! Did Jonathan respect the office of the President by that action? Why did the political Pastor Enoch Adeboye not go to Aso Rock to pray for our President?

Missime

Eyo ita one question for u and ur pastor bakara ” if GJE has gone to bakara’s church for God intervention on what is happening in Nigeria, would GJE standup before bakara’s god”? Pls I need an answer to this.

Chris Gabriels

Are you respecting the office by insulting the president?

Dan

I have been reading comments on this particular issue but yours lacks in everything…if Pastor Adeboye had gone to Aso Rock to pray for GEJ, Pastors and people like you will also go public…

ozaluoku

THIS IS WHAT WE GET ..WHEN CHURCH AND STATE MIX….POLITICIANS MEDDLE A LOT BUT ITS LEFT FOR RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO KNOW WHEN &WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE..

Meed

”Only a thief knows the footprint of a thief on a hard rock…” this is true not only in the corrupt ‘political business’ but maybe also in ‘religion business’. If he thinks its a disgrace for the president to bow down in front of a so-called man of God then it indirectly means doing so is of no benefit.

due

NAME ONE AREA OF GOVERNANCE WHERE GEJ IS THE BEST IN NIGERIA OTHER THAN CORRUPTION.

BRISCOM

THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH SO MANY PENTICOSTAL CHURCHES, THEY HAVE TURNED THE HOUSE OF GOD TO THEIR FAMILY PROPERTIES.

rayman

so funny with loads of comments here, its obvious some peeps do not understand the meaning of “dare not’ in this contest, it means that Dr Jona will hear the truth from him. while also to knee down before a man of God is not a bad idea but as a president, the office is greater than any individual in this country, so he shouldn’t have knelt down by his position as the president of the federation.

Missime

Rayman u are mad. Can u hear ur self? Is it the man that the president knelt down for or THE ALMIGHTY FATHER he was reverend? Grow up, don’t let sentiment overcrowd ur reasoning. Ur hatred of GJE overtake d human in you. Note, GJE is still a being with flesh and blood, and don’t forget that this country has been in a mess for over 50 years, yet people like u expect miracle to be done in less than four years. Am so sad about the level of reasoning l found our selves into. Rome they said was not built in a day yet we want that to happen in Nigeria. Pls since bakara is a truthful man, advise him to wait for GOD’s intervention and to stop running that his mouth. For GOD’s people watch and pray.

G. Allison

Yea. Lets leave him wit his opinion. Being a pastor do not mean he is perfect, so be it. I think he has good intentions but his language and presentation could have been better.

Kazeem

The Nigerian citizenry has been so impoverished to the extent that their thinking caps have been burnt hence can’t reason straight. Some comments here lend credence to that. However, I fervently pray that PDP affairs would continue to be in disarray till the next election may be Buhari/Bakare would have the opportunity to correct the ills these people have meted on Nigerians.
The most annoying part of it is seeing the basket mouth Okupe and the sell-out Abati defending the defendless on air. Also, the disappointing roles of the duo of Omar of NLC and Esele of TUC during the ‘Occupy Nigeria’ struggle would not be forgotten so easily.
Bakare, I urge you to keep up the good job. Bravo!

Larry

Darkness and light can not stay together ! Only thing you did pastor that was not right was your involvement in politics. It just a demotion to you. Men of God are the greatest people on earth. Please just be the pastor as you are and advocate of the masses . Withdraw yourself from Nigeria politics unless you want to destruct the good name and relinquish your status.

David Samy

Has any sane person ever been to that satanic, voodoo shrine?

Wexsyde

I NOW REALIZE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE CANNOT DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE TRUTH AND THE UNJUST.AGAIN,I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT MANY CANNOT EVEN COMPREHEND A SIMPLE PASSAGE LIKE THIS ONE ABOVE.I NOW SEE WHY PEOPLE CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN SUFFERINGS IN NIGERIA.YET,TRUTH IS BITTER…….& IF THERE’S ANYBODY THAT CAN LEVEL-OUT CORRUPTION IN THIS COUNTRY……WE ALL KNOW THAT PERSON IS BUHARI.WHY CAN’T PEOPLE LEARN FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT?WITH THE CURRENT SITUATION IN THE NATION,I CAN BOLDLY AFFIRM THAT CORRUPTION IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY AND ONLY PERSON WITH CORRUPT-FREE PAST RECORD CAN RESCUE THIS NATION FROM GOING DOWN THE RAIN.I AM A YORUBA MAN AND I’D ALWAYS PRAY FOR BUHARI TO LEAD THIS NATION AGAIN.SIT DOWN,THINK,COMPARE FREE YOUR MIND……THE THIEVES KNOW THEY ARE NOT SAFE IN BUHARI’S HAND….SIMPLE..!!!

Wexsyde

…DRAIN*…NOT RAIN….

Chris Gabriels

This is strange. People expect Buhari to be a messiah. How is he going to do it? By military decrees? He is no longer a military man and Nigeria has long moved past the military era. Buhari was the leader of ANPP, how far did he fight corruption there and what was his rate of success? Was Buhari frustrated out of ANPP? In CPC primaries of 2011, he was in charge, what was the rate of fairness? Were some candidates wrongfully substituted? So what magic wand is he reserving until the time he becomes President? Democracy is cumbersome, there is separation of powers and no one “powerful man” will always have his way. If you arrest somebody for corruption, you must follow the very slow and equally corrupt legal system to prosecute him/her. If he/she get a smart lawyer, he/she is acquitted. How do we fight corruption in a country like Nigeria – Plug the holes: Remove fuel subsidy, sell the refineries to private businesses, Privatize the Power sector etc. By these,there will be no $1.6B to be shared in the name of TAM, there will no diversion of imported fuel to neighboring countries and return to collect subsidy ( thereby subsidizing the consumption of our neighbors), Competition will ensue and we will have the benefits as in communication today.

sunbare

God bless you sir, you have raised valid points; Buhari can’t rule successfully, many people forgot that it was Tunde Idiagbon that was in charge, IBB and co knew that he has to be out for them to successfully overthrow the regime. God’s house is for all and GEJ lent down before God not human being. God knows everyone and sees the motives,God bless Nigeria.

Concerned citizen

I am always suspicious of these so called modern day Nigerian pastors, to be honest never really paid much attention to this man, however I have began to pay attention, this man tells the truth about the state of our Nation. History will bear him out.
When I read his various interviews, I do see an angry man but nothing he says about the situation in the country is a lie. I have always suspected that the vindictive OBJ forced both Yaradua and GEJ on Nigerians as revenge for denying him a third term. I do believe that even OBJ is stunned and afraid of the state of the country.

There will surely be a revolution of some sort and it may consume even those telling the truth.

Dele Odugbemi

Pastor Bakare is an embodiment of a true man of God whose teachings are of great impact on humanity unlike other Pastors who enjoy fraternization with high and mighty in political offices in Nigeria and beyond while their large congregations are kept as worshipers of men and not of God.
Pastor Bakare made very valid point that religion will not save us but what Christ taught, preached and stood for could only save us.

Oraeto Chukwubuzo Favour

The truth that Nigeria have many pastors,but fiew are the good ones but they are poor.

nocomment

If the state of our state is not palatable to all of us and truth for the change we do not want,let see if by continuing this way will save us and the coming generations.but am happy we still have privilege to hear truth at the level million can hear.

jman

OMG i can see clearly that we Nigerians are the problem of dis country,,, We want someone that will say the truth and at the same time we are enemy of the truth.. GOD save d country

Eminent OSAMO

@Rayman,
Yea,ℓ̊ like Ʊr reasoning for that precise contextual meaning.ℓ̊ equally assume that’s d simple interpretation of “dare not”used by †he pastor. “Know †he truth & Ʊ will be free”,that’s what bible tells us but quite unfortunate that many Nigerians fail tȍ realise †he stance and grievance of pple like Pastor Bakare in †he mess we find ourselves in †his nation. Well,ℓ̊ just pray we find †he right formula to solve †he problems before †he nature takes its course in Nigeria. May God help us.

Eminent OSAMO

Yea,ℓ̊ like Ʊr reasoning for that precise contextual meaning.ℓ̊ equally assume that’s d simple interpretation of “dare not”used by †he pastor. “Know †he truth & Ʊ will be free”,that’s what bible tells us but quite unfortunate that many Nigerians fail tȍ realise †he stance and grievance of pple like Pastor Bakare in †he mess we find ourselves in †his nation. Well,ℓ̊ just pray we find †he right formula to solve †he problems before †he nature takes its course in Nigeria. May God help us.

olaniyi

Up,Up,Up Buhair, Buhari is the answer for the corrupted Nigerian leaders,

BIG BROS

Bakare once described Buhari as a ‘clueless old man that belong to old school”

Warri Guy

Pastor Bakare, of course, one day, a patriot will mistakenly fall into dat seat and clean up d mess, but maybe u should have kept quiet bcos now dat u have made ur intentions known, they will never let u get there…

Effiok Ikot

Mr Man Tunde or what ever you call yourself. Are you very sure that that political party you run is a Church? Because in the church according to Christ, there must not be discrimination in the place of worship. My friend, your integrity died the very day you stupidly ventured into Politics. Therefore stop talking nonsense to the masses & please do not go near the pulpit because the sprit of God had left your soul.

Bakare is a semanticist who can play on words. He lost his dignity and voice when as a man of God joined partisan politics. Everything he says now like his strange mentor Buhari will be viewed from the aperture of a defeated politician. Men of God should stay out of partisan politics, be a gadfly and conscience of the nation.

Candosky

Kneeling down before Adeboye is the lowest point for him. It wasn’t neccessary. After that prayer, our electricity situation and road conditions are still the same. Nothing changed except their bank accounts.

Samie

Thanks for being candid. Religious is the opium (marijuana) of the masses. Ou serve a big dose of this opium through the pastor they kneel before. Somebody shout GEJ. Till we take off the bandage of religion this country won’t work. Those who defend GEJ and Adepastor are corrupt enemies of the state. Adepastor only preach about prosperity cos he’s too scared to call a spade a spade. Remember Cecilia and akingbola, they were generous patrons of Ade’s church and EFCC showed where the showers of blessing was truly from-depositors money. How can a priest who dine with crooks hear the voice of God? i can’t answer that, the only thing I can say is “can somebody shout Halley!” Don’t get me wrong, I no be saint, but I hate thieves who pretend to be humble-Adepastor and GEJ use same tactics, pretend to be humble, tell them my dad couldn’t afford a shoe and then God choose me.

Ozi Sadiku

Everything said by Bakare in this interview are all logical, honest and very Godly. Check your brains if you have any cause to abuse him for any of his comments here.

Peddy

What I see in this matter is that Pastor Bakare should have been more diplomatic most especially when it comes to issues patterning to his fellow pastors, because apart from ridicule them it’s also capable to ridicule the church of God. As for the President going for prayer, that should be personal and private. Besides Nigerians became somewhat concern seeing that their President always go for prayers in a manner liken to the pharisees but instead undertake projects that are people oriented, the inverse is always the case. All said and done, I think I can see sincerity and patriotism in the Pastor’s actions.

Cosmas C

This is the man we should vote for come 2015 if any election will ever take place…….Buhari/Bakara still remain the only candidiate where there can be hope for the masses for good governance…

paul ugburo

Bakare only wants to ride on the back of Buhari bet he cannot win his ward and even his church

Alade

how daft…..

Muyiwa

Nigerians love miracle but they dont want the truth, everyone like a better Nigeria, but no one is ready to say the truth, everybody like to go to heaven but no one like to die, we celebrate the theives and looters and condem the righteous man, if we have like 10 of Bakare all over the country both in the tertiary institutions, and all other sectors, then Nigerian rulers would have sit tight, even tighter than what is happening today, among all the guys that have condemned Bakare, can any of them point a particular sector in Nigeria that is as good as western world, if we could have only one, then I will say Bakare is hating on Jonathan, we have men of a God all over the world in politics and Bakare should not be an exemption, we all know and heared of M .L King of America, could someone go back to library to check his background, he was a man of God and today Americans both black and white would never forget him, lets call a spade a spade, Nigeria is not working, we need good men who have the fear of God to run things in Nigeria, people are dying, on daily bases on the negligence of Government, Yoruba people will say ” Eni kan lo mo” Bakare have not said anything wrong, he is indeed a needed man in our country, if we could all voice our opinion, am sure the Government will have a rethink on how they loot the country, majority of the houses in Mary Land, Baltimore and Huston Texas belongs to our politicians, when many politicians in America could not afford to by a house without mortgage, our men would go to America to buy a whole street with cash, please we need to think in Bakares direction or else there would be no change insight, God bless Nigeria.

Nikome

One thousand of Tunde Bakare cannot make the difference. The highest that could be done for is to name a Garden after him. Let it be known to you that you don’t need to shout to be heard.

Alade

where are u from? u must be high on something

The BOSS

It is true indeed that “the heart of man is desperately wicked, who can know it?” It baffles me why any right-thinking person will find it difficult to align with many of the incontrovertible truths stated by Pastor Bakare in this interview.

Is it poverty that has eaten so deep into the brain of an average Nigerian that we cannot cerebrate anymore?Or is it greed and our hope to benefit from the current corruption in the system that make it impossible for us to come together as a united force against the destructive elements ravaging out collective wealth and destroying even the future of our children yet to be born? Or are we, like the biblical Esau, so preoccupied by the filthy gain of the moment that we cannot think straight anymore?

Whicheverway, history is an impartial judge. Those who choose to keep quiet in the face of evil will in no time reap the fruit of their quietness. Those who also choose to align with evil just because of a “morsel of poridge” will eventually have themselves to blame.

For those who ignorantly think Pastors have no business in how members of their congregations are governed, it is not your fault. It is because many of the so-called men of God in Nigeria are nothing more than accomplices of thieving politicians – the more money you bring, the more fervent the prayers you receive. Very pathetic! Read your Bible very well and you will discover the crucial roles played by the likes of Samuel, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc in bringing lasting reforms to their nation by standing on the side of justice.

Those who think they can bribe God through hypocritical submission to a popular preacher and not submission to God through acts of righteousness should just wait and see – God cannot be mocked, whatever a man sows, that he will surely reap.

I rest my case for now.

Chief Anayor Ajator

Pastor Bakare leave our God chosen leader alone.You are not God but just a pastor and our Creator knows why he chose Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan. GEJ is the best leader.

Judgement is for sure

@Chief Anayor Ajator I am sure even your ancestor must be cursing you in their grave! Even if you and some myopic thinkers are benefiting from this government do you know what sufferings the masses are passing through daily? No light, no power supply, no good roads, deception in the fight against corruption, everything almost grounded and you still have the gut to say this is your best president! Pray, i mean pray and seek forgiveness within the next 7 days!!

Olu

Thank you pastor bakare. May God continue to bless your likes. The chop and quence pastors have succeded into putting nigerians in religious bondage that they cannot recognise the true from the false, criminals from pastors. They’ve been so blinded that they cannot interpret simple English once their god(s) is/are involved. The so called men of God that rod them and refuse to speak the truth to the politicians and to the nations. Our dear plentyrascal pastors, we shall see if you can fo0l God also.

due

GEJ WAS NOT CHOSEN BY GOD!! He is the choice of evil men by evil men and for evil men.

SULAIMAN ADELEKE

I admire this man for what he stands for.

just

pastor Bakare you’re now Man abi, but in the last election you tried Politics. And now you’re telling us that was invited to assist a person whom you thought was a honest man. And then you want your will to be done not God’s will, that’s why you man of God joined Buhari. Is a pity. Nirera Men of God.

paul ugburo

Lets conduct an election in Bakare’s church between him and his junior Pastor”syou would be surprised about the outcome of the vote.

Awelu

All those that cannot reason beyond their asses to comprehend what Bakare was saying are IDIOTS and ENEMY of the nation.

Habibat

That is the simply true Awelu, they are the big enemies of the nation.

will nigerians ever learn, i think its hightime we all sit down and think about the future of our children and generations to come, what legacy are we leaving behind, roads are closed for hours becos 1st lady is around, CPI lagos blows siren when going to work, airspace closed causing life injury in the hearts of millions due to Dana plane crash because of the so called 1st lady,nigerians why cant we just take the bull b te horn.
MP’s resign in the UK just because of £30 over their allowance but we talk abt billions here and the next day we see them beside our president, Nigerian when we will standup and hear the wakeup call. sit down and think back to the lyrics of the great ones (FELA, BoB MARLEY). God save this country called NIGERIA nd deliver us.

Conscience

Should a pastor even involve himself in politics not 2 talk of being a running mate 2 General Buhari or even meddle the issue of Church with politics. I must say that pastor Bakare is lucky that he is not a Catholic priest, otherwise 4 involving himself in politics he should by now being ex-communicated in the Church or being under custody in Rome 4 the rest of his life.

Dare

Please what is the biblical reason(s) why a pastor cannot contest for a political position? He is Nigerian and he can vote and be voted for. The questions we should be asking are; Is this pastor corrupt? Is there an evidence of corruption in his church? Does he acquire wealth for himself at the expense of the society, Has he been found to be indiscipline in his legal career or religious career? Has he acquired a jet in a society where poverty is the order of the day? As Nigerians we need to get our facts before making accusing comments, rather than joining the band wagon of conspiracy theories. If anyone has a valid evidence on this pastor for being a member of BH or any illegal organisation he/she should speak out.

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Hmm. Pst bakare has 4gotten dat without God man can do nothn.jonathn knew dis,evnif he is a demon God wil shw him mercy as long as he humble himself bf God not adeboye bt he knelt down before GOD not man.gej new d secret of annointn 2 break d demonic altar&yoke of aso rock frustratn his govt as as ps d k olukoya said.BAKARE FAILs 2 knw dat it is a Curse of God 2 castigate Gej for kneeln bf GOD not adeboye.MICHAL DID D same wn david as a king danced as a ordinary man bf God and michal paid 4 it as she was d only woman dat was barren till death1sam 6.

Dare

Only God and Jonathan knows why Jonathan knelt down, What made you so sure he knelt down before God? You might be right and at the same time you could be wrong. Politicians cannot be trusted, they play politics at every opportunity. So if an armed robber knee down before a pastor or before God without a heart of repentance, does that make the armed robber a man of good heart. Of what essence is GEJ kneeling down at the Redemption Camp if he is going to return to Abuja and continue to inflict pain on the citizens? This is a country that lacks basic amenities. In Nigeria we make everything religious, please governance is different from religion. We need the president to lead, be bold and fair. Not a president that parade himself with ex-convicts like Bode George and Alamieyeseigha. And at the end of the day go to religious houses as a cover up. We need a decent society and to have a decent society you need leadership and rule of law not necessarily religion though decent religious men has a part to play if they are willing.

Tolofari Omiepriye A

who is Bakare to judge,i dont even know what his problem is,pastor Bakare what do you want from mr president?i doubt if you mean well for the our country.I think what mr president needs now is prayers cause with God all things are possible.

asa

@Olu, it’s a pity that you were telling someone to go and learn English language,but you could not express yourself in English correctly. Initially, i thought you were from Britain only to find out that you were from a non-English speaking enclave.
Notably, i guess Bakare is jobless in this democratic dispensation; that is why he has chosen to own a SHOP that he calls his CHURCH. I pity his followers.
Please every Nigerian should pray seriously for our leaders. They cannot effect the desired change alone. God bless Nigeria.

Which way Nigeria?

Pastor Tunde Bakare, what is wrong with the President kneeling down to be prayed for? Was he kneeling down before man or before his God? Are you begrudging him his decision to ask for prayers? Our God is a patient God.

Missime

Which way Nigeria l agree with u.

Tolofari Omiepriye A

wHO is Bakare to judge,i dont even know what his problem is,pastor Bakare what do you want from mr president?i doubt if you meant well for our country,and i think what mr president need now is prayers cause with God all things are possible.Tolofari Omiepriye A.Caleb University,Imota,Lagos.

Meed

All our corrupt leaders will surely reap what they sow before they die. Nigerians, cant we make comment without ethnic or religious undertone. This man has said nothing but the truth. In the western world, have you ever seen or heard a president bowing down in public before a pastor. It show nothing but incompetence. Religion and ethnicity has clouded the reasoning of many people.

Missime

What do u know about the truth meed? That a man who calls himself man of God should leave the affairs of winning souls to internal life to politics. U must be out of ur mind period.

owolabi oye

saint Paul said i am now becoming your enemy because i am telling you the truth.many pple are worshiping Men of God instead of God.continue to insult Bakare becos he fingers ur papa!

paul ugburo

Paul was only conveying his message to the early christain church nad not to the king of Rome

Andybest23

kneeing down in the presence of God is a sin? This political Opponent should check himself, Bakare and Pastor Adebayo who is more respected in this Country. Bakare sorry if PDP like, them the Rig The Election again, but they are better than Boko Haram Sponsors.

OMONIYI

TRULY, NIGERIA IS NOW UNDER A DIVINE SEARCHLIGHT WHICH WILL LEAD TO REVELATION, REVOLUTION & RESTORATION.

Seni

Who will save Nigeria? Will God come down himself? Lets face the truth,Pastors preach about prosperity nowadays and neglect to tell the truth. Robbers go to church with looted funds and the still get prayers from so called Pastors. U keep praying for vandals to repent and yet,no effort is been made to arrest and prosecute them. That s how the problem of Nigeria is. Lets all rise up and fight this cause.

OPTIMISTICMAN

Pastor Bakare, go ahead and tell it as it is. Those who don’t like what you say can go and hang themselves. The truth is always bitter. Jonathan, as the president of this country owes its citizens a lot. If he is not told he is incompetent he would continue to think he is doing a great job. Go ahead tell the world the way it is. Only you and Buhari can salvage this country.

Yekini Oluokun

Hmm! A pcunning way of courting his presence in your church. Did he tell you that he was even interested in your ministry. By the way, nigerians would want to know whether you are still an aspiring presidential running mate or a commited minister of God.

dkinabu

He talks too much. The president dosn’t need him.

http://gmail kingsley

Bakare is a religious politician he is very very independent minded and ilike him for dat but his only set back is dat he is a yoruba with a facial trade mark to show for it as a result d trecherous blood of dat race has not been purged from his blood so when he insults or try to undermine d president he is only in his element as an odua son afterall yorubas did it to abiola,shonekan whom dey called lame dock and even yoruba demi god awo whom akintola obj and abiola undermined and betrayed at different times.no matter d hieght of education ,a yoruba can nort be redeemed from a flipant tongue and a cancerous mouth .

caesaro

We all seem to have forgotten that when Pope John Paul visited Nigeria a year before Abacha’s death, he even as a mooslem and military dictator, bowed down before the Pope, not even for prayers but as a sign of reverence to the man of God. So what crap is Bakare talking here? He said he will give GEJ a back sit if he comes to his church, then where is the dignity of the office of the president he was talking about? Contradictions

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paul ugburo

Does his church have a constitution?

Onimisi

I see Bakare as a social critic and not as a clergy. God does not speak through him as a clergy. He predicted the overthrow of Obasanjo’s govt which never happened. He predicted the day Babangida will be killed, and that didn’t happened either. He said that long ago that God shown him that Buhari’s time to lead Nigeria was over, yet he became his vice in an election which they lost woefully.Yet he came to say that it was rigged.
By the way, how democratic is he in running his church affairs? He looked, to me, a fierce dictator with his utterances, looks and conducts. He believes that he is always right and every other persons with contrary opinions wrong. How can this be a good leader?
History abounds of great critics who were very bad leaders. Criticisms and finger-pointing is the easiest thing to do, even idiots can do that.
Christ welcomed everybody that come to him without first condemning them. He only buttress the fact that his is not a house of God. the contending interests in a Nation like Nigeria, own by all Nigerians is certainly not the same as the contending interests in his church, own by him.He need to come to this realization..

Olu

Thank you pastor bakare. May God continue to bless your likes. The chop and quence pastors have succeded in putting nigerians in religious bondage that they cannot recognise the true from the false, criminals from pastors. They’ve been so blinded that they cannot interpret simple English once their god(s) is/are involved. The so called men of God that rod them and refuse to speak the truth to the politicians and to the nations. Our dear plentyrascal pastors, we shall see if you can fo0l God also.

ADEPOJU YEMI

I am sure Pastor Bakare knows not the dignity of his office that is why he went into politics , imagine him saying the president doesn’t know the dignity of his office. Who is a king before the the KING of kings? . The bible warned us not to speak evil against our leaders but to pray for them, As servant of God, we need to teach our congregation this word by example

HERO

PASTOR(?) BAKARE HAS REALLY PROVED TO US THAT HE HATES JONATHAN WITH A PASSION.SO HE HAS NOT NOTICED THE MARGINAL IMPROVEMENT IN POWER SUPPLY AND SECURITY?THE PASTOR NEVER CONDENMED BOKO HARAM IN THAT INTERVIEW JUST AS HE NEVER SPOKE AGAINST ELECTION VIOLENCE IN THE NORTH.SOME YRS BACK BAKARE WROTE BUHARI OFF BUT TODAY HE SEES THE SAME MAN AS A MESSIAH.IS THỊS THE truth HE IS SPEAKING,AS CLAIMED BY SOME ILL-INFORMED COMMENTATORS HERE?TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT,JONATHAN IS NIGERIA’S BEST LEADER.

due

NAME ONE AREA OF GOVERNANCE WHERE GEJ IS THE BEST IN NIGERIA OTHER THAN CORRUPTION.

Muye eto

Though pastor Tunde Bakare seem to be passionate about this country but for him to speak blasphemy against General overseer of RCCG and our president GEJ, whom God has so much decorated with favour and honour, I think he needs to ‘ re- do’ the interview and re- phrase the statement. God bless Nigeria.

9ja4mouth

God decorated Saul with favour; The same God killed him.

PRINCE, INDIA

There’s nothing wrong if a president goes and bow to the pastors who are the spiritual heads for prayers and direction. Bakare should mind the way he talks if truly he’s a man of God. he should speak the gospel truth and not judge because God is the only righteous man to judge. Long Live Nigeria.

bose ajoke forson

Pst Bakare is expressing in totality what most Nigerians & d world ar saying in bits & pieces. Will GEJ ever comlete His promised agenda of jan 2012? Even if he comes back in2015 or until kingdom comes the story cannot change. That fuel is sold 4 naira 120 unchecked is an indicator of a govt whose promises cannot be relied upon. Let them countinue to confuse themselves with grammar Ajaokuta sleel rolling is still a stinking corpse. Maybe we should delete english as our official language? By d time some of them have to put what they are saying into vernacular. They will see the nakedness of the lies & junk we are being fed with. However 2 people cannot loose out in a lying game, if the liar does’nt know. The person being lied to knows. The world is a stage let the actors keep shooting.

Utavie

Two days ago the same Pastor Bakare hit hard on LAGOS government for demanding 75million from him as a tax on the land he Pastor Tunde bought, the simple question is that he fake pastor tunde bought the land from PHCN , when did PHCN starts selling lands. hmmmmmmm no amount of hypocrisy cant him the president of Naija

9ja4mouth

You can follow it up with EFCC or ICPC or SFU of the Nigeria Police. Or better still advise those who can to do so. It is evident that you don’t have clue about the transactions. You may keep quiet about it.

Missime

Robert so bakara treat his followers as ordinary people? Grow up, I assure u that what bakara is claiming is not what he will be when he gets on that sit, give me a brake.

david

Pst Tunde Bakare is jealous of RCCG pst Adepoye where president Jonathan can worship at times. Jonathan will not go to Tunde’s church until he behaves like a man of God and repent from joining Buhari and others to waste innocent blood in Nigeria with the use of Boko Haram

Hon. C C Okafor

Pastor Tunde Bakare is a man a respect for his concern & pursuit for pure doctrine & for God’s word but i am afraid dt de highly revered man of God is seriously declining in value since he tenaciously started engaging himself with Nigeria politics.Yes i agree dt good men of God should politicaly be involved to help strengthen de values of Politics especially in Nigeria where armed robbers has taken over governance but i also consider dt men of God dt re engaging themselves should remember who they represent.How could de man of God condemn de president for kneeling b/4 de servant of God with his claim dt GEJ humiliated Nigeria dt he represent,i agree dt de servant of God was overtaken by his political opposition position when he granted dt intreview b/c Bakare knows it’s impossible for GEJ to kneel b/4 Pastor Adeboye anywhere & for any purpose except in God’s house,dt’s an honour & respect not for Pastor Adeboye bt for God except if Pastor Bakare is teaching us to be forming arrogance like Naaman b/4 de servants ofGod including himself.If Pastor Bakare would give GEJ seat at de back if he visits his church is dt not more dishonour to de Nation than kneeling b/4 God’s servant? [ though i think Bakare won’t do dt ].
Pls we hv no other Nation to call our own except Nigeria,be you Servant of God or follower of God or any public servant, we must always be careful with our speech to de public to always faithfully represent our profession.

Abiodun Johnson

Jonathan dare not come to my church(private company) oloshi.

Owerri

U are not a true servant of God, how can u make such a careless statement ? Does church belongs to individuals even if you are the founder, God can not be privatised neither His doctrines, it has to be shared freely, without been biased, your stewardship looks suspicious now.

S.O .OLOWU

NIGERIA NIGERIAN NIGERIA.
HOW LONG SHALL WE REMAIN DEVELOPING
HOW LONG SHALL WE REMAIN COMPLASCINCE
HOW LONG SHALL WE STAND ASIDE AND LOOK
IT IS TIME WE GET OUT OF OUR MENTAL SLAVERY
COL. UMAR, GANI FAWEHINMI, NOW PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE, AND MANY MORE HAVE SAID SO MUCH FOR US NGERIAN TO WAKE UP FROM MENTAL NEO COLONIALIZATION. Many Nigerians have turn Countries like South Africa,Ghana even Cotonuo as save heaven now but forgotten that ,they were few years back seeking secure from Nigeria. They became what they today because some people stood out ,spoke up and fought for Socio,economic,cultural and Political prowel.

Justin

I am not judging Bakare, but by my own personal assesement he is not a through representative of CHRIST. The Bible said, obey those in authority, If Jonathan should go to Bakare’s chirch ans he does not accept him, means he (Bakare } is not doing what the bible says. He should even be happy that Jonathan came to worship with him in his Church.
Church is like a reformatory home, and it is meant to accept anybody that come to it, irrespective of the person’s position, character or nature.

Alvin

Time will tell we pray for God to give Pastor Bakare the grace to continue his good works. This man want to see Nigeria that works.

yusuf dankabo

Tumb up for pastor Bakare, he has done it again, truth never dies no matter how many times u try to kill the truth it will come alive again and again. may almighty God continue to bless pastor bakare, indeed you are a great leader, and is inspiring that u still say the truth that gives us hope long live federal republic of nigeria. those who refuse to know the truth will perish with the lies they believe in but the truth will always stand out . great bakare u are are bless

Truth

I will like my dear Pastor Bakare to ponder on the following verses from the Holy Scripture: Seek the peace of the city…pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace ( Jer. 29:7). Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you (Lk. 6:27). Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. The powers (authorities) that be are ordained by God (Rom.13:1). Honour all men, fear God, Honour the KING (1 Pet.2:17). Curse not the KING, no not in thy thought (Ecc. 10:20). The Most High ruleth in the Kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will (Dan. 4: 32,35). I extort that…prayers be made for KINGS and for ALL that are in Authority (1 Tim.2: 1). God bless you and our dear country Nigeria

King

Fake pastor. Predicted OBJ would die years ago. Yet, he Is still alive. It is a pity that some people believe he is talking as a pastor. He is only talking as the leader of the opposition being a CPC member. So this lad meant that when people kneel down in church, they have knelt down for individuals and not God? This man Bakare is surely heading for distruction.

OmoDee

Ignorance of a Modern man; He knows everything about nothing

tazion

We all can do nothing against the truth or for the truth,Nigerians. Arise and tak ur place GEJ was blind choice we made based on religious sentiments.see were we are now?

annie

It’s heartbreaking to see the disunity among we the x tains if a “m “u”sl”i”m brothers. If a m”u”s”i”I”m president where to kneel down and hit his head on the ground b4 an Iman he will be praised but for us we feel the president disgraced himself bcos he knelt down in the house of God. What a shame to us xtains.

http://www.youthmakingchange.blogspot.com Jen Poet

wow! Pastor Bakare has spoken. Listen to him and wise up people! Stop being so clueless!

Joel

“MY CHURCH”

I hope the pastor is not misquoted. the above phrase shouldn’t be found in the comment of the pastor. MY MONEY, MY HOUSE, MY CAR!

we are all custodians of what is in our possession; we do not really own; Dangote will not carry any bag of cement/sugar when leaving this world. Bill Gates will not take along with him a PC however personal it may be; Warren Buffet will not pocket any shares when leaving this world. There is no reality TV for Opera after the river.

other people may miss-out the perspective of how this things are but the truth is no one really own anything- it is passing. The pastor has said this. I hope he is being quoted right?

Sir, it is not your church; you are a caretaker, Sir. If Jonathan’s life will be turn around by slowing down on actions that impoverish the people and concentrate more on things that uplift the populace when he visits the church; may he come there. it will be better; than for him to visit a herbalist where he will be told he needs 1000 human heads to become the president by 2015.

ask me several times.

MEN OF GOD?
DO U KNOW WHOM IS CALLED MAN OF GOD?
NOBODY.I MEAN NOBODY IS TRUSTWORTHY.
ONLY GOD KNOWS WHOM SERVES HIM.
ALL OF THEM ARE BIRDS OF FEATHERS.

ask me several times.

MEN OF GOD?
DO U KNOW WHOM IS CALLED MAN OF GOD?
NOBODY.I MEAN NOBODY IS TRUSTWORTHY.
ONLY GOD KNOWS WHOM SERVES HIM.
ALL OF THEM ARE BIRDS OF FEATHERS….

manjang

Pastor Tunde Bakare’s condemnation of Goodluck kneeling down for Adeboye to pray for him is purely out of jealousy. Am sure Bakare wished it was Latter Rain Assembly Goodluck had gone to. There is nothing wrong for a president to go to a man of God to pray for him even if it is in the market because the president has no reason to be ashamed of where to serve his God.

akuna-matata

Politicking and Pastoring, you may have to choose one Bakare, because you are fast
loosing heavenly focus. Or what is this element of thuggery in you all about? To make heaven or to make Aso-Rock?

Omonla

Bakare started his own church with stolen members of the 1st model Parish of RCCG at Ladipo Oluwole, Lagos. No wonder, he cannot establish any branch. See who want to manage Nigeia.

OmoDee

So where did the 1st model Parish of RCCG at Ladipo Oluwole, Lagos got her first set of attendees from? Did she ‘manufacture’ any? I don’t think ‘Church business’ is competitive as you may be presenting it.

http://Punch John

Why would tell someone not to come to ur church. Please it is not ur church but house of The Lord. U are part of them ur comment is not right my church. The money contributed is not urs

ok. jj

pastor of God insult d president witout respect.if it were during d military era can he come openingly nd do dat.

deji

So many dumb Nigerians in dis forum and d greatest pain is that they are all d so called Nigerians in diaspora washing toilets and serving as house boys and nannies in d US, UK, and even d middle east..u pple have to read btw d lines and stop criticizing Bakare, he spoke d truth and for the fact that he is a man of God doesn’t stop him from commenting on s state of d nation cos whatever GEJ and his pple does still affects him and by d way how many of u dim wits have d guts to come down here to live for a week without complaining on d poor state of d nation ? U pple shld just continue with ur slavery service and leave us down here with our destiny of making Nigeria a better nation…

Efeturi Ojakaminor

On President Jonathan coming to your church, I beg to disagree. The church is the house of God and should be open to all.

IK

Pastor Adeboye was only a representation of Christ who is the head of the Church. It is HIM, that the President knelt down before. And I think Pastor Bakare should know this better. It is true that government has not met most expectations of Nigerians however, the on going improvement supports in the power sector, agriculture, relatively fair elections, rule of law, and independent legislature, should generate some ray of hope.

haruna

office of the president is beyond the mental capacity of jonathan

Chris Gabriels

What mental capacity is required for the office of the President? Is it the mental capacity of disregard for God? May God have mercy.

NDUBUISI

Pst. Bakare, I think you have made the highest mistake of your life by accusing Goodluck Jonathan for kneeling down before an anointed man of God. I think you said that you are a pastor and you preach bible? Do you ever know what bible says in Issiah 60: 12 (For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.) Pastor Bakare you are doomed for you hath forsaken the work of God for the love of money through politics. Please leave E. Adeboye out of your dirty politics. If your prayers has not be working for the people you deceive or pray for, Adeboye prayer will work for Goodluck Jonathan. You are jealous because Goodluck did not come and kneel down in your church. No wonder bible says that kingdom shall rise against kingdom. it has started already from you rising against Adeboye. but remember Issiah 54;17 which says No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Bakare watch your tongue you are rising against Adeboye in judgement, he will condemn you oooooooooo

Kunle

This is what happened the night Mr President visited RCCG for a program tagged Holy Ghost congress, GEJ made it clear he came there to worship and appreciate God, he also called on all the faithful to pray for Nigeria. Then after Pst Adeboye came forward to preach and he later ask Mr President to come forward for prayers and I heard Adeboye clearly said to Mr President, pls sir can u kneel before God and Mr President did that. Is it that Nigeria cannot knee before God? Nobody even the Queen of England is too big to be prayed for. Let us all be careful the way we judge things. Am not a member of RCCG, I watched it on the TV that night. Am also not a supporter of GEJ but let also remember that the bible says give honour to whom honour is due so anywhere the President visit, he cannot just sit anywhere.

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Tunji Gbadebo

May God raise more people who have the passion and zest of Bakare

peter

Keep abusing a man for telling you the truth of God. god doesn’t respect Presidency in seating arrangements: ” 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are slandering the noble name of him to whom you belong? ‘ (James 2: 3-7)

And just wait until the day we have an Ogun-worshipping president who goes and prostrates himself publicly at Imogun. The you will appreciate the sense in upholding state secularism in a multi-ethnic, multi-religious country like Nigeria.

GEE

God-forbid me insult a man of God whether fake or geniune, but one thing i know about Bakare is that he’s tribalistic(from his comments, even in his church he preaches with yoruba, irrespective of the congrgations tribes) and also a critics. Critics anywhere in the world see evil in everything and they don’t make any change.

Truth

You are wrong! He preaches in English. You can log onto the Latterrain Assembly website and listen to his preaching.

Ndubuisi Ajaero

Pls Pastor Bakary should take time the way he insult people, the bible that he quote every time said that we should pray for people in authority. He is busy using God to lie, during the time of former President Obansanjo, he said that God told him that Obasanjo will die on the seat as president. last election he told us that PDP is wasting time that him and His counter part will win the election. Pastor Bakary go back and occupy your seat as a priest and pray for the Nation. Say the truth if Mr President comes to your private business you called your church, you are the first person that will usher him in and give him front
seat. Pastor Bakary you are not righteous than the people you condemn people know how you started your so called church, so just go and seek the face of God for direction.

easy

Bakare should go and kneel bf Adeboye and Jonathan for forgiveness,or the wrath of God will fall on him like a saul’s daughter.

laru

Like a sadist, the President gave us a cause to be sorrowful on the first day of the year…it is unbecoming from you Pastor Bakare
When he was in prison, one of the pastors that went to minister to him, I sent him. He was a member of our network. When he was in prison, two of his children were brought here because their school fees could not be paid by one of his wives, I paid the fees. I have nothing against him……….Pls pay for the children of a a widow in my community and see if you will blow the horn like those,why OBJ sons
Let him try it. Jonathan dares not and if he does, he will sit at the back……..what is the big deal sitting at the back
You are been given too much space in the dailys..that is why you talk plenty

FRANCIS NSOGHO

YOU AND YOUR PROPHECIES IS NOT NEW TO US, YOU HAVE BEEN SAYING THE SAME THINGS DURING OBASANYO, YAR:ADAU, HOW MUCH MORE JONATHAN. YOU HAVE DISAPPOINTMENT TO US.

johnny uzowuru

pastor tunde bakare should be praying for nigeria and the president and not castigating him.you have spoken enough, please pray. you are making some of us to beleive that you are doing this because you failed election. you are gradually loosing it. your words are gradually loosing potency.i used to see you as a powerful servant of God. N ow is just politician

muchman

To your church. Who told you you have one. read about kings who make proud talks what God did with them.

mag2paska

it so surprise me that a man of God of the acclaim standard like bakare should be jalouse and desperate like this..he so envy ADEBOYE..by the way what is wrong with a president in total submissiveness to God by going on his kneel? for as far as the heaven is 4rm the earth,so the thought of God differs from that of man,,for God knows why men like bakare will labour on earthin vain all for the presidency,which he cant get in life time…

Okoko

WHICH WAY NIGERIA??? Pastor Bakare has predicted that there may not be Nigeria come 2015

http://www.punchnews.com junior

@ just, I support u let us conduct elction in bakare family u will be suprise that he will not win his wife

acidtounge

At the last election did he win up to 5 votes in his boot?

tc emmanuel

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh SILENCE!!!!!!!!!!!! God does not think like man……. He alone knows why he allowed GEJ to lead us and am sure in the end we shall all see. Tunde Bakare should not let politics distract him; he should pray for the politicians not take sides with them.

http://yahoo.com lenny987

Why is it dat dos dat call demselves opposition in ds country r dos with personal scores to settle with the govt? Pastor Bakare, I’m not exactly a fan of the president but the truth is that you politicians only oppose the govt when seeking notice. You are all selfish and are not concerned about the good of the common man. How many of you pray for peace, prosperity and progress of the nation? All you are after is a seat in govt. This country needs real leaders with vision and dedication, not hypocrites and clueless people which both the govt and “opposition” seem to be. With all the pastor has said I didn’t see anywhre in the interview that he recommended any solution to any of our problems

http://www.sagabc.co.uk ibe

Why not face your call and leave Jonathan alone.

I See

@Ndubisi, you surely do not the mental capacity to contribute where intellectuals are appraising an issue. The bible verse you quoted was out of the context, lacks any comparative basis, and openly declares your mental handicap when it comes to understanding the real issues that can take us forward. That jonathan knelt down before papa adeboye does not mean he fears God or honour HIM in his life. In fact the way jonathan goes about this administration shows an utter contempt for God. U most diagnose what the real issue is before dashing to post a shallow, empty and useless comment. Pst Bakare has got the love and respect of all right thinking nigerians, he is one of the last real heroes standing. God bless you sir!

Onaivi

When the Abami Eda FELA ANIKULAPO of blessed memory was shouting they say he is a hemp somoker.
Now Pastor Bakare is shouting again, people a talking rubish.
When shall we learn.
Let me tell you some people don’t want Nigeria project to work.
Come to think of it is only Yoruba people that make up Nigeria? If your answer is no.
Why is it that they are in majority in the struggle to make Nigeria better?
See this: The late sage Pa Awolowo, Gani Fawehinmi, Wole Soyinka Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, Fela Anikulapo, Beko Ransom kuti,MKO Abiola, Falana, Bola Ige, Bola Tinubu, Tunde Bakare but few to be mentioned.
I challenge any of those against Bakare, to mentioned just same number from the other geographical area in Nigeria to me wihtout any bias? In the light of this, i say kudos to the yoruba people and may God continue to be with the people of Yoruba Nation. For your info i’m not a yoruba person but i admire their dogged way of fighting the government of the day not minding who is in power. Imagine Owu questioning Owu whom has performed below average. May God save Nigeria.

http://Www,gmail.com Chimaobi

Nigerians needed more out spoken elijahs like tunde bakare for better leadership and for better change

Jo’boy.

ELIJAH DID NOT PLAY SECOND FIDDLE TO ANY JIHADIST TO DESTROY INNOCENT SOULS. STUDY YOUR BIBLE WELL.

julius fayemi(uk)

This PASTOR has his calling, he is no different from the area boys , for him to disrtepect our president by saying he will sit at the back of his church says it all.
Bakare has complely gone out of the standard and the word of God.
If he is given the chance to be the president of our great nation today, he will not do anything good.
Pastor, or Mr Bakare, whichever one you call yourself, you hve gone out of the faith, all your fruits now is negative. pls change on time, for you never know tomorrow.
if you die today, your destination is direct entry to hell; fire, l pity the members of your church.

Desmond Ogbiko

Accepting the rejected is not the weakness of the gospel; it is its strenght”- T.D Jakes. Lets say the President knelt down and in doing so brought the nation before God pleading for help to do better. Who says it’s an easy task to lead a great nation as ours? As the bible says, “If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray….”. It takes a great deal of humility, beyond show to be able to come kneeling down before God (not Pastor Adeboye) in the midst of a great congregation. I think as much as we speak of the president’s shortcoming in perfmance, we should in the same vein pray the more for him. He sure needs a great will to do the right things, especially fight corruption in the land. So, if the spiritual controls the physical as we mostly agree, why not we help him with our spiritual might. Let us pray for our dear nation and leaders.

Nikome

Pastor Bakare, am not against you going into politics. But you missed it! Do you really know your office, the calling of God for your life? Go back and retrace your steps and you will bounds back very strong.

Azunna dike

Is this a kind of indirect invitation? or a way of little apology

Elnino

With the level of reasoning of most of the people that have placed a comment here why do Nigerians blame their leaders for the ills of the Nation. 99% of the commentators here are sick in their mental faculty and ability to think properly as human beings. The Punch Newspaper could also do better by improving on the way replies to comments are posted here. You post a reply to a comment and you don’t find it attached to the comment but thrown into the whole pool in random.

http://Nil Jeremiah Ade

Elnono or whatever you called yourself, if 99% of Nigerians voice their opinions against yours 1%, then you need a medical checkup to really know that this is a democratic country where the majority rules. You must be a military apologetic to have publicly declare that punch should only publish views that are acceptable to you and the punch people who are manifestly ACN people.

http://Nil Jeremiah Ade

Bakker is looking for relevance. He is a confused man. He is fighting everybody including his mentor. Let him start showing us what he could do for Nigeria by first doing something about the poor in his church or does he say he is ot a religious leader. Rather than sinking the poor people’s tithes and offering in his blind ambition. He is just waiting his time as he is too small and irrelevant to drag down his imaginary religious leaders. It will be day dreaming to say that there are no religious leaders in this country, if he does not believe in them that have not wane their influence. From which legacy is he drawing inspiration from.

etsakoboy

Typical Yoruba man blah blah blah,man of God indeed.

Tunde Johnson

Tunde, Tunde, Tunde, I must advise you honestly, repent and stop this your dance of shame. No sane man shoots at his own constituency and expect to grow in dignity. If you have nobody to tell you, I have told you o o o o o!

emma

Hahahaha,…. The simple truth is that there is no vacancy in Aso rock til 2019, Bakare be ware.

Tunde Johnson

Tunde, Tunde, Tunde, o fe f’ayo fo! If you belong to God’s kingdom, why are you relentlessly working against it’s dignity and advancement . . . just because of your political confusion? Yes, I am not a supporter of GEJ, but I will still not talk the way you so. Tunde, think; dont just talk!

Alade

did u think before posting this?

Andy

Something GEJ is seeing from down, Bakare can not see it from the top! GEJ has four year mandate to lead this nation, perhaps he has only spent less than two years. Though he can not fix this country even with 12 year tenure but at least, let us pray and

encourage him to do what is good for this nation. For you Pst Bakare, yes, it’s good to criticize those in authority but you should at least show sign of respect for your president and Nigeria as whole by calling GEJ “Boko Haram”. “When a dog that doesn’t bark bites you, it will be very difficult to heal” I’m not asking the presidency to arrest you for your comment that ” “GEJ does not deserve to stay in office for one more day”. I think if you wants to play politics, you should start from governorship, rep., sen. or even try to head one ministry in the government so that we can see your plans .

Matt

Let your speech always be with grace edifying others….That’s the instruction of the Bible but i really cannot relate this scripture with all that the Pastor has said. The Bible also says we should honour our kings cos God has put them there. This depth of criticism should be channeled MORE towards sin in a bid to bring men to Christ ant not to condemn men before men.

acidtounge

kingsley
Bakare is a religious politician he is very very independent minded and ilike him for dat but his only set back is dat he is a yoruba with a facial trade mark to show for it as a result d trecherous blood of dat race has not been purged from his blood so when he insults or try to undermine d president he is only in his element as an odua son afterall yorubas did it to abiola,shonekan whom dey called lame dock and even yoruba demi god awo whom akintola obj and abiola undermined and betrayed at different times.no matter d hieght of education ,a yoruba can nort be redeemed from a flipant tongue and a cancerous mouth .

You are damn right!

acidtounge

Tunde and Buhari still have the innocent blood of youth coppers on their murderous hands.

AfricanBrother

Having gone through some of the comments .. it is obviously true what the Pastor said in his interview that “You can’t help people who don’t engage their brain to think; they are entitled to their opinion”. That said, it is also clear that a good majority of commentators reflect the fact that Nigerians are so shallow thinkers and bereft of sound intellectual thinking – quite evident from some of the feedback comments here. It is so sad that a good percentage of the so called “next generation” Nigerians cannot express well thought and presented ideas, in a logical and intelligent way? It is not surprising though, with the sad and sorry English results from WAEC/NECO in the last 10 years or so. It is sad that a typical 16 year old in a developed world can do a lot better than a number of the folks here. Even some have a hard time expressing themselves in their native language! It is equally scary, what some of the minds here will be teaching and passing on to their children ….. Truly Nigeria needs a revolution … starting from the minds of it’s citizens.

Ben

kingsley
Bakare is a religious politician he is very very independent minded and ilike him for dat but his only set back is dat he is a yoruba with a facial trade mark to show for it as a result d trecherous blood of dat race has not been purged from his blood so when he insults or try to undermine d president he is only in his element as an odua son afterall yorubas did it to abiola,shonekan whom dey called lame dock and even yoruba demi god awo whom akintola obj and abiola undermined and betrayed at different times.no matter d hieght of education ,a yoruba can nort be redeemed from a flipant tongue and a cancerous mouth .

People like you are brain-dead. What has Yoruba gotten to do with what the man said. Was he demanding better life for Yorubas only or the generality of Nigerians? Was he not very harsh and critical on Obasanjo a Yoruba man, even from the same quarters inAbeokuta like himself, a thing very rare of happening amongst your tribe? You should grow up and talk as a reasonable person.

Ebi

Bakare thinks Buhari is angel. Chiroma thinks he is not, that is why those that instaledl him removed him- Abacha and Babangida. What is wrong with Jonathan praying publicly to God before Pastor Adeboye. Bakare does not like Adeboye his benifactor nor Jonathan his political opornet. We shall see the reward of his public prayer by 2015.

Kola

I am deeply sorry for this country, if is the educational system that produce the vast Majority that opposes our pastor that is clamouring for change, social justice, fairer systems for all and equity exposes our level of education by arguing rationally. What has church thing has to do with politics, the church Nigeria had deep it hands into sin to the point they could not talk the right way any more. The most unfortunate thing is that Nigerians don’t like telling them the truth and I praise men of God such as this continuing to deliver is right convictions. I, personally would have arrest my case till the country exploded on an unimaginable scale. There is no greater and deep thinkers any more, then how can we developed as a formidable society. History lesson should be brought back into the school curriculum, so that the great men of the olden days achievement, inspirations, thinking will shape our knowledge, ability to think right in knowing positive from negatives. The schooling systems had woefully failed Nigerians.

ibe

Is the back of your church not part of the church? Pastor, do not allow bitterness to creep into your heart! Dangerous spiritual ground you are treading, believe me.

Kola

This platform is filty, you never will have it right. you like lies upon lies, as a poverty journalist you will continue to be wallow in poverty.

Kola

This poverty journalist has nothing to write.

Samuel Nyong

You may call him a man of God. But this man has no business with God. One who is in support of a revolution that may kill his followers, loved ones and even himself is what a number of Nigerians are saluting. Meaning that if you give him the opportunity to eliminate Jonathan, he will. His utterances are not well coordinated. The President is a product of an organized election which he won and as a lawyer why not prove him otherwise and come out victorious in the Court? I am supremely confidence that such a man who claims to respect the rule of law by his comments is a direct violator of the law and may not be able to manage this nation for even a day.

http://www.iyabode.com Iyabode

You should be thankful if the President even thinks of common to that your Church. What does this man thinks he is by the way. Jonathan is by far an achiever than you are. With 1 church and no branches, you think you are the representative of God on earth? People like Daddy Adeboye that recieved him in his church is not serving the God you are serving. Its obvious you dont know what you are doing. You can team up with a Jihadist to run for VP but can welcome Jonathan into your chuch. Stupid talk

Omo Oba

‘…Jonathan dares not come to my church – Bakare…” Dat’s right! Because it is your church, not Christ’s – it never was. May your followership find out right early so they can run for their lives – The Lord hath need of them and may the Lord have mercy on you ‘TB’ and that too right early.

I remember the same foul cry over OBJ then,now it’s GEJ – When will you stop? The Bible you carry says “…Light and Darkness cannot dwell together…” but you are comfortable to nest with Buhari and the likes – It’s a shame!

Nigeria is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof and some of us will not rest until the Lord makes this Jerusalem (Nigeria) a praise in the earth.

Jo’boy.

THANK YOU MY BROTHER. THE CHURCH BELONGS TO BAKARE, THAT’ WHY HE COULD AFFORD TO ABANDON THE CHURCH, GO FOR POLITICS AND COME BACK WHEN HE LIKES. HE IS NOT ANSWERABLE TO ANYBODY, NOT EVEN TO GOD. GOD SAVE THE FLOCKS.

afowowe chris

Everything Pastor Bakare had said are all his own opinion too.

afowowe chris

Everything Pastor Bakare had said are all his own opinion too. Which might not be best ‘RIGHT’ anyway.

http://www.foppogbomoso.org Deji Adisa Mike

Sir your outburst on OBJ is very disgusting and that of GEJ,is not pastoral enough please watch it

ayodele.eruobodo

Bakare’s bitterness and desperation is understandable but his attacks on the person and office of the president places a big question mark on the pastors integrity Last January,the “man of God” led petroleum subsidy strike claiming there no subsidy One year later Nigerian now know who a small group of priviledged nigerian used the subsidy to siphon public funds

olu

pastor Bakare is a true man of God and we need many of him in the country.

IF GEJ LOVE DIS COUNTRY AND WANTS HIS PRAYERS TO B QUICKLY ACCEPTED BY GOD
MY BEST ADVISE 4 HIM IS TO ALWAYS KNEEL DOWN B4 HIS MOTHER EVERY MORNING 4 PRAYERS RATHER DAN KNEELING DOWN B4 PASTOR ADEBOYE.
D PRAYERS FRM OUR PARENTS RE MORE POWERFUL DAN D ONE FRM OUR PASTORS N IMAMS.

Simeon

Just to dispel people’s sentiments:
1. Bakare criticised GEJ’s kneeling because of how GEJ has allowed corruption to soar in his govt. The only logical description of his action is that the act does match his records in office but a show off to deceive the gullible and earn political votes in 2015.
2. Those that read thru the interview will understand that Bakare never said he will not allow Jonathan into his church. He simply said that Jonathan can never withstand his Moments of Truth and will never come.
3. Those that truly feel the pains of the people who are suffering because of wickedness in govt can not hide under religion to keep quiet.
4. Politicians today have understood better than us that the church is more corrupt than them. But the churches are not under public searchlight. So they run there to launder their soiled image deceptively.
5. We must not forget that his criticisms of bad governance did not start today. It has been so even in the time of the military when there was no freedom of expression.
6. Whoever that is against Bakare should pick out the lies in the interview and stop attacking the personality of Bakare.

solomon

I like men who really are men. Pastor Tunde is a fearless man of God. If truth mus be said PDP has messed up Nigeria. all we need is revolution and a messiah. God save us.

henry

My brother tell this undeveloped brain the facts from the interview and explain to them how to use their little brain to process the simple word Pastor Bakare has said.

henry

So is that how far you can process what Bakare has said with your brain or you have cross examine his comment with bible?

FRANKLIN

IT IS SO UNFORTUNATE AND REGRETTABLE IN THIS AGE AND TIME TO STILL FIND PEOPLE WHO STILL LIVE WORLD OF SHALLOW AND BIZZARE REASONING. IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING, ISSUES LIKE THIS IS PART OF THE CALL GOD GAVE TO PASTOR BAKARE.SO HIS VIEWS WHICH IN MY OPINION ARE GERMANE AND APT SHOULD BE EMBRASSED RATHER THAT VIEWING IT FROM A STAND POINT VOID OF RATIONALITY , PURPOSEFUL AND MEANINGFUL REASONING.SO MY ADVICE TO YOUR OPINION IS NOT TO COOMENT IN MATTERS YOU ARE NOT ABREAST WITH.

It really amazes me that every day we cry that is doomed because of corrupt men. Yet when the right men that will wipe out corruption comes out, we are the first to ask for their heads. I believe we are not yet ready for change. When people criticize Bakara because he is a pastor, I really wonder if it’s better that criminals handle our government. Mind your Martin Luther King who was in the forefront of civil liberty in America was also a pastor. Until we enthron righteous men in government we better stop complaining about our leaders. Bakare is an upright pastor who doesn’t fear anyone and always speaks the truth. He is the type we need in Nigeria. But unfortunately Nigerians will prefer to vote in crooks.

Moses

Gideon Orkar
This man used to be a mooslem so not surprised that he prefers the GOC of Boko Haram another mooslem extremist. He is the Boko Haram Pastor now

Gideon Okar you are selfish and very tribal man who don’t know different between right and left, and illiterate that can just reasons like a mad man. Werther u like it or not if God made opposition parties to rule Nigerians they must win, your Political God GEJ cannot rule Nigeria, He achieve nothing but the following:
1 Corruption any where
2. Boko Haram attacks
3 Religious and ethnic bias
4. Kidnapings
5. Oil theft
7 Niger Delta Militia
8. Arm robbery on the roads and Banks
9. Fuel subsidy removal
10 Embezzlement of public funds
11 In security
12. Poor education sectors
13 poor health services ETC, ETC. I think you are part of this achievements

Joe

So far, thanks to those who have reasoned well, to stand against that which has eaten deep into the fibres of our society{corruption}. U might not prefer manner of expression of some who can speak openly. But what have you stand to gain for ur silence? Our spiritual teachers may have been misguided by their thoughts and reasoning of stand in this matter; our political leaders might have lost their purpose of leadership and misplaced their priorities on that which is least. But I say to you fellows let us strive for that which matter’s this day onward and express our grievances against that which destroy’s future, burn with a desire to emacipate from this bond of stagnation and challenge our fears with faith of victory in our collective struggle for liberation. Less we continue in our consumption of sorrows upon sorrows, storing up bitterness and hatred for ourselves without a cause.

Amaka

Goodluck will rather go to juju priest than go to a mushroom church. Buhari can never rule nigeria because he is anti democracy. If not why scuttle shagari regime. Our democracy would have been stronger by now. And now he want to enjoy the dividend of democracy that another person built. As for bakare supporters they will sleep and never wake up because Gods anger is upon them and their leader for blasphemy

Alade

U need to try comeedy…senseless comment

Hawkins

@ bakasi vote for him 100 times and he will lose 100 times

Dr. Isaac Mietamuno Jaja

I am not convinced that this Tunde Bakare who claimed to be a pastor is truly a man of God. There is nothing biblical about him. His utterances and actions do not have anything to show that he is a christain rather it clearly depict him as an emerging Antichrist.

mayowa

my brother dont get it wrong he never blasphem any body, and no body can take the place of the holy spirit, is only God and the holy spirit can be blaspheme, and am yet to see one person that want to take this possition, read well and stop being a church jigolone

Victor Olowogorioye

Even during the so called kneeling down for prayers before the man of God, President GEJ never opened his mouth to say AMEn to the prayers offered. If you are doubt, go and watch the video clips of the session. The Word of God says, with the heart, we believe unto righteousness but with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation Romans 10V10. GEJ’s kneeling down is posture service to God

Alade

thank u brother victor…i dont understand how people still believe in such a man that doesnt say a word of amen during prayers.

Johny

I EXPECT BAKARE TO CURRECT THE REPORTER BY CLARIFYING THAT LATERAIN BELONGS TO CHRIST AND NOT TO HIM. AS A HOUSE OF GOD ALL ARE WELCOME AND WILL SEAT ACCORDING TO THEIR ARI AL TIME. PEACE.

dare

When will Bakare correct the reporter? News headlines are written long after the interviews are done. TB wont even have the idea of what the headline will be. Journalists needs to find eye catching headlines, it is left for you to read the story and at no point in the story did TB referred to the church as “my church”. Having said that I dont think if he had said my church that will be out of order. Such statement only mean he is a leader of the church in the physical. That is simple english grammer. We Nigerians are so ungodly but so religious.

Row to

Pls cld som1 cum to bakare’s aid, this man is gradually loosing it ooo. I hv always said he is not a pastor hence his confirmation in this interview. Kneeling before God is nw belittling the seat of our presidency, and pls wat does sittn behind the church mean. God is indeed patient. I pity those who look up to him for immitation and examples. Even the bible teaches us to respect constituted authorities . Well am not surprised at him. God bless NIgeria.

dare

Do you understand journalism at all? If you read the interview at no time did he actually refer to the church as “My Church”. The news writer had to coin an headline that is catching. On a second note if he had referred (He did not) to the church he leads as my church, in my own opinion it would not have been out of order.

dare

Correction

referred to the church as…………. not refer to the church

ajewale

if we are to be sincere, there is a lot of verisimilitude in the words of Pastor Bakare but for, me i will not be swept off my feet by his words. Pastors in Nigerian politics. a game we all know will forever be played in a dirty way. who says pastoring a church is not worse than what Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is doing right now. we know that churches have being converted to a money making institution just like political offices.Corruption in our churches/Mosques is nothing to write home about. they are birds of a feather, so why is the kettle calling the pot black. if he had emerge the Vice President of this country, Obasanjo,President Jonathan among others will have things to say about him too. my advice. Religion has caused enough havoc in Africa our so called Ministers of God should please stay out of the dirty game, else people will say alot, i mean shower a lot of insulting words on them. pastor Bakare should please move his ministry to the permanent cite, teach your people what is right, play your politics in your church else there is more to come. i also take exceptions to some words said by pastor bakare expecially when he said that Jonathan kneeling down to a name of God is wrong, with due respect God, history and posterity will definitely frown at this. as a person i believe that Jonathan only respected the man of God’s office as God’s own messenger even though i knew quit well that there is a political innuendo attached . i know Pastor Bakare would have love to be in Adeboye’s shoes. so please, i respect his office(pastor Bakare) at the same time also respect the opinion of various writers whose comments have been fair enough as far as this article is concerned. politics and religion should be separated from each other and the best thing is that religious leaders should start operating from behind the scene rather than what is recently vouge. God bless Nigeria

dave

Supposing GEJ was an ‘ogun’ worshiper and was seen knelling in front of one notorious oracle somewhere, what will u guys be saying? that he should not have his freedom b/cos he’s President not to serve his own God? the constitution grants this freedom to all citizens. Bakare should win souls for Christ.

Alade

if my people should humble themselves…and turn from their wicked ways…..what version of the bible are u reading? GEJ and his crew have not turned from their wicked ways…

Alade

go and learn english and how to reason…very primitive ur thoughts are…so u would vote for GEJ in 2015 if ur daddy adeboye tells u to?

oluyemiO

A poor attempt at image laundering. A simple question “One year after the fuel subsidy protests, when you look back, would you say the protests achieved their goals?”
He rolls out an epistle as an answer because the obvious answer is “No”. Though subsidy is still there we still buy at a price that is higher than what we will be paying now if subsidy were removed.
The next question question, rather than answer the question the “all knowing one” begins by calling other people “clueless”.
It seems daily that Bakare’s(yes, I have removed the “pastor” in his name) is becoming more loyal to the god of politics than the Lord of the Church.

Bountain J. Epiri.

Most Nigerians now have double feeling about some Pastors who have over the years transformed themselves into something else. From Jerusalem to the Vatican City, in Rome, there has never been a single claim by Priests, including the Pope, to have a super natural power of predicting what will happen to a country or individuals. The more people develop the devilish side of their reasoning faculty, to insult and abuse Jonathan’s administration, of being incompetence, the more they will be misled by their outdated political gimmick.

kings

judge GEJ at the end of his tenure, to me his two years in office is better than OBJ wasteful nine years,TB is frustrated,he called himself not GOD.

Seun

We have to be careful about our utterances. To rain abusive words at a man of God or a President of a nation is a sin against God because both of them are ministers of God (study your bible please). One thing we must not forget is that whether you are called to pastor or govern, NOBODY is perfect. Perfection belongs to God only. “he who thinks he stands…….'”

patrick

he is a useless man still annoyed bcos he neva won a vice president slot an hausa man wanted 2 deceive him wit. Who is he in politics. Could he av said dat during oBJ time, neva he dared not. Anyway, 2015, GEJ is going bak 2 ASO ROCK nd Bakare wil commit suicide den

ANGELA

PSE REV. BAKARE SHOULD NOT ENTANCLE HIMSELF WITH THE AFFAIRS OF THIS WORLD IF HE WAS TRULY CALLED BY GOD.OR IS HE GETTING TIRED OF HIS PULPIT.? NA WA O;

ONELGA 1

Dont be deceived, the worst of Jonathan is the very best of Bakare

ola

pastor bakare. the man of God you are talking about is the same man of God that prayed foer you and sent you to establish a model parish of the RCCG in lagos, from where you breakforth and start your one man church. fear God.

akin eniolorunda

mr bakare, a u still pretending to be a pastor? can any man be too big to kneel down before a genuine man of God like baba Adeboye. u sure need deliverance.

joe

They all say the same thing Bakare is no different. it is very easy to see the misconduct of others. Christ’s kingdom on earth is to influence the society, how much is he influencing Lagos People. Bakare will run a parallel government if voted. Nigerians should not trade with cheap political noise just because of the current political plight. when their party couldn’t win the election they set up Boko Haram to make the system uncomfortable for Nigerians not Jonathan.
Bakare need to listen to himself when he make a speech i think he doesn’t, he spoke about Buhari’s credibility how does Bakare defines credibility, Buhari did not steal any money, if he didn’t it was because there was no money to steal, at that time the then civilian government were running a deficit budget when Buhari took over how can he steal money when there was no money. PTDF program was a clear indicator to defining Buhari credibility most of the projects were for the north. his inflammatory statement and insensitivity to the vulnerability of Nigeria statehood defines him as the worse candidate to govern the nation call Nigeria. he is not a nationalist yet he is friend of Bakare

nuelsymbol

Pastor Bakare ,your expressions and comments about your President is the most uncivilized and doesn’t even make you a man of God. The type of you is not the leader we want in this country. You are equally irrational like OBJ.Can this be the quality of OWU People?

Tony Osogbue

I read with serious concern, this interview with the highly respected Pastor Tunde Bakare, and wish to comment as follows:
1. Tunde Bakare has no church: for church belong to our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Is this guy still a Christian? I ask because most of his comments these days comes from the voice of a pastor but the mouth of a politician. I want to believe that Tunde Bakare has not recovered from the shock of losing an election.
3. His protest on the fuel subsidy: has it killed corruption?
4. I cannot call that protest a serious minded one because Tunde Bakare and his men paid the people and transported them to where they converged. Had he not done that those guys could not have stayed there longer than an hour. They would have at least gone home to eat.
5. Change is constant. Tunde Bakare changed for reasons best known to him and him alone. He changed from being a respected pastor to a failed politician/vice president.
6. Please, politician Tunde Bakare, do not bring Daddy Adeboye into this because Godly priesthood is higher than Nigerian presidency. Here, in fact, is one reason you disappointed me: leaving your sacred priesthood office to join a non-believer in your faith for political gains! Someone should please tell politician Bakare that Daddy Adeboye represents God; while Jonathan represents Nigeria. In this case, President Jonathan bowing before Daddy Adeboye is not misplaced. I can see pride in my brother. As a Christian Brother Bakare has a duty to pray for this government. Is he doing so?